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Why PD annoys people
PD delivery structure must be given proper time and consideration if it is going to have impact. It is the case that it often doesn’t, and this is a complex issue with deep structural roots and practical systemic implications. There are two things that I want to highlight. The first is systemic. PD is designed… Read more
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Gove: A retrospective
I watched some of this Teachers Talk Radio interview with Michael Gove live last night (and then had to go for my tea), and have caught up this morning. I recommend you watch this interesting and wide-ranging interview. It gave me pause for thought. I trained to teach in 2007 and lived thought the ‘Gove… Read more
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Beware the Lethal Mutation
I don’t think that it is possible to over state how important Carl Hendrick’s post about the prevalence of lethal mutations of evidence-informed practice is (https://carlhendrick.substack.com/p/the-lethal-mutation-of-retrieval). If retrieval practice is a ‘non-negotiable’ in your school and teachers are using it uncritically, I’m willing to bet that some of these lethal mutations are happening. And I… Read more
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The Professional Development Buffet and the Perils of Misaligned Assumptions
The thing I’ve found is that SLT and teachers don’t share a view of what the problem is with Professional Development (PD) acceptance. Evidence from my research revealed Senior Leaders working really hard to minimise the workload aspect of PD. Often, they sought to get the content transmitted and let everyone go home. They often… Read more
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Atypical
To say that I felt ‘seen’ and inspired is an understatement; this book provides an important template for those for whom atypical career pathways become a reality (by design or necessity). Importantly, this book outlines a shared language to describe and discuss the atypical pathways into, out of, and around professional trajectories, knowledge, skills, and… Read more
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Theory Busting: Trust
We use technical language all the time as we discuss and describe our professionalism and organisational cultures, but what do we mean? Here, I share the results of my analysis of over 46 academic sources, and offer insight into the key features of ‘trust’ as a cornerstone of an organisational culture associated with the promotion… Read more
Awards
Kathryn has been recognised for her work supporting teachers with digital learning CPD:
Instructure Educator of the Year 2021: Teaching Support
Exploring culture and professional learning 