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Any professional project is a journey.

Kathryn has recorded reflections and thoughts along the way. Leave a comment to carry on the conversation!

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  • Language Bites

    Language Bites

    Imagine that you’re at the first full staff meeting after the half term holidays. The Headteacher stands up – they’ve got a message to deliver about a new initiative that needs to be a school priority over the next few terms. The message is clear: There have got to be some changes around here. How… Read more

  • Theory Busting: Professional Autonomy

    Theory Busting: Professional Autonomy

    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 36 academic sources, and offer insight into the key features of ‘professional autonomy’ as a cornerstone of an organisational culture associated with the… Read more

  • Learning Anxiety vs Survival Anxiety: What Really Drives Change in Schools?

    Learning Anxiety vs Survival Anxiety: What Really Drives Change in Schools?

    Learning anxiety is real when it comes to CPD. Any time we ask teachers or leaders to try something new, reflect on their practice, or change how they work, what we’re really asking is: “Would you be willing to feel a bit incompetent in front of others, at least for a while?” That’s a big… Read more

  • Influencing the Professional Development Acceptance Zone (PDAZ)

    Influencing the Professional Development Acceptance Zone (PDAZ)

    We all want to get people on board, bought in, aligned, on message and engaged. We all know this is harder than it sounds. My research suggests that we should start by understanding teachers’ perceptions of schools’ cultures for professional learning. How many indicators fall into the Professional Development Acceptance Zone (PDAZ)? What is the… Read more

  • Thank you Festival of Education

    Thank you Festival of Education

    Last week I had the absolute pleasure of attending the Festival of Education at Wellington College. It was such an honour to be invited by Shane Leaning to contribute to a panel discussion about teacher professional development and learning, and school cultures. I was sharing the stage with some real heavyweights in the field, too,… Read more

  • Thank you ASTRA and BNU

    Thank you ASTRA and BNU

    I recently delivered a session for ASTRA Teaching School Hub at Buckinghamshire New University on the topic of oracy. My session was aimed at Teachers who have just completed or are just about to begin their Initial Teacher Training. When I was initially invited to deliver the session, I struggled to find a ‘hook’ to… Read more

Awards

Kathryn has been recognised for her work supporting teachers with digital learning CPD:

Instructure Educator of the Year 2021: Teaching Support