Making Supported Experiments Happen: Presentation from Joanne Miles at...
Research ED FE and Vocational event in London on December 3rd 2016 was a really interesting and enjoyable event so thanks to Tom Bennett from Research ED for pulling it together.The Twitter hashtag on...
View ArticleWhy coaching and mentoring? Webinar with Joanne Miles and Emily Barrell
Here is the link to my webinar conversation about coaching and mentoring approaches with Emily Barrell from Realise Futures Learning and Development. We talk about the differences between coaching and...
View ArticleMaking Supported Experiments happen: How can coaches and managers collaborate...
Many schools and colleges use models such as Supported Experiments to encourage teachers to develop their practice and own their professional learning. I note that the institutions where these...
View ArticleClassroom Practice Development – A different approach to CPD?
As a freelance trainer and coach in schools and colleges, I am often invited to deliver training on a staff development day. This can give staff access to research insights and expose them to different...
View ArticleTraining on creating a sustainable, joined up CPD cycle
I am working with Optimus Education to present several half day events to help schools and colleges develop sustainable, joined up CPD cycles. There will be plenty of practical approaches shared as...
View ArticleThe challenges of sustaining joined-up CPD
In the FE sector I see many challenges in creating sustainable, joined-up CPDL cycles and here is a link to a blog on this topic, covering some of the common pitfalls and ways around them....
View ArticleLesson observations – quality assurance or quality improvement?
http://blog.optimus-education.com/lesson-observations-quality-assurance-or-quality-improvement The blog on the link above includes some thoughts on the importance of gaining staff feedback on...
View ArticleThe Learning Leader in FE: Have we defined this role yet?
It is very encouraging to see some FE colleges introducing a new role called the learning leader, in an attempt to enhance the focus on T&L. Incorporating actual roles into college structures could...
View ArticleProfessional Development Programme for Advanced Practitioners: Some...
The National Conference on March 29th2019 was the culmination of a year of rich and varied activity on the Professional Development Programme for Advanced Practitioners, funded by the Education and...
View ArticleBenefits of Participation in a National Development Project: Reflections on...
During 2018-19, this professional development programme has aimed to develop practitioners working in Advanced Practitioner-type roles across the education and training sector. Participants have been...
View ArticleAdvanced Practitioner Toolkit: Resources for APs and TLA Coaches
1.Advanced Practitioner Toolkit: Professional Development Cards The cards are practical tools aimed at supporting APs to drive quality improvements in teaching, learning and assessment across...
View ArticleCase Studies on Developing Staff and Guidance for Managers in Supporting...
1.Case Studies on Developing Staff A range of OTLA projects on how staff can be supported to develop their skills and understanding to support their learners more effectively. Projects include...
View ArticleThe Role of Leadership in Prioritising and Improving the Quality of Teaching...
This report presents the findings and recommendations of an independent research project into the role of leadership in prioritising and improving the quality of teaching and learning in further...
View ArticleInteresting Reads: Lesson Study For Professional Learning
https://lessonstudy.co.uk https://tdtrust.org/what-is-lesson-study https://www.tes.com/news/lesson-study-are-you-doing-it-right...
View ArticleCollectivEd: Networking and professional learning for coaches and mentors in...
I would recommend CollectivED to coaches and Advanced Practitioners in the FE sector as a really useful source of networking and professional development/learning opportunities. Information and related...
View ArticleCoaching for Coherence: perceptions, experience and impact of a teaching and...
This is a really interesting read for coaches, Advanced Practitioners and Quality/Staff Development leads in the FE sector. Many insightful points about the significance of culture, collaboration,...
View ArticleCreating Space For Professional Learning Communities And Supported...
In the last decade many schools and colleges have introduced Professional Learning Communities and/or Supported Experiments cycles, as vehicles for teachers to reflect on research and practice, explore...
View ArticleBook Now! Better Professional Conversations; Enhancing Education One...
Last year I attended the CollectivED Knowledge Exchange in Birmingham and really enjoyed the chance to share experiences and challenges with colleagues in different sectors who are all involved with...
View ArticleUnseen Observation: A Tool For Reflection And Professional Learning
A post from Professor Matt O’Leary highlighting the benefits and potential applications for unseen observation: https://t.co/hXJDRnWAVb?amp=1 Blog post from Oliver Caviglioli outlining how you can use...
View ArticleRecording of Zoom Conversation: Professor Matt O’Leary and Joanne Miles on...
Today I spent a fascinating hour in conversation with Professor Matt O’Leary discussing principles and practices related to unseen observation and virtual walk throughs/learning walks. Here is the link...
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