Issue 23.4

Professional Development Today Volume 23 Issue 4 Contents

• 10 Dec 2024
• 24mins

School-Based Professional Development – Does It Deliver The Goods?

Leading the latest edition of Professional Development Today, Graham Handscomb explores the ingredients of school-based professional development that will enable teachers to flourish.

• 10 Dec 2024
• 24mins

How Can Subject Concepts Boost Pupil Progress?

To design the best possible curriculum specifications for young people, theories of learning must be taken into account. Diane Swift explores the implications for primary pupils.

• 9 Dec 2024
• 24mins

The Power Of Action Learning For Teachers

Action learning is a professional development model that Joe Hallgarten believes can 'feed the souls' of educators. How does it work?

• 4 Dec 2024
• 24mins

Restoring Children’s ‘Right To Play’

Play is vitally important to the education of children, with strong implications for professional development. Sophia Giblin provides needed guidance for teachers and schools.

• 3 Dec 2024
• 24mins

Standing Up For Primary Arts Education

Are expressive arts teachers being failed by the professional learning opportunities on offer? Angela Jaap, Anna Robb, Lio Moscardini and Eilidh Slattery share their findings.

• 3 Dec 2024
• 24mins

Why Does Subject-Specific Professional Development Matter?

Subject-specific professional development is a neglected area. Dr Emma Rawlings Smith and Dr Rebecca Kitchen explore why it is vital for teachers’ professional growth.

• 2 Dec 2024
• 24mins

How To Meet Everyone’s Professional Development Needs

School leaders often struggle to provide professional development that works for both the school and individuals – but Ruth Luzmore shares an example of a school that has succeeded.

• 28 Nov 2024
• 24mins

Energising Education With Close-To-Practice Professional Development

How can professional development support teacher identities at the same time as improving recruitment and retention? Kate Mawson has an answer.

• 26 Nov 2024
• 24mins

Putting Collaboration At The Heart Of Professional Development

Having teachers work together can transform a whole-school approach to professional development. Gemma Hewson explains the direct benefits for teachers and for student outcomes.

• 25 Nov 2024
• 24mins