Category: Professional Learning
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Making time for teacher professional learning
There has, so far, been only one occasion that brought me to the brink of having a good cry in fear that I might not be able to complete my EdD. Most of the time, although my work has certainly not been easy, I tend to get by by maintaining…
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Thank you, researchEd Cheshire
On Saturday 8th July, I travelled up to Macclesfield to attend researchEd Cheshire. I had a really great time at the event, met some lovely people and had some fascinating conversations. Meeting Dame Alison Peacock was a real highlight, and I was delighted to share my research ideas with her.…
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Midnight Oil
Finding the time is a challenge How do I manage it all? Taking on an EdD in 2018 was a big step, and one I am thoroughly enjoying. It is hard work, though, and requires a large time commitment. I work full time and have a young family, and also…
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Professional Paradigms at Dawn
I have read a couple of items recently that have really highlighted the presence of different views of what teachers and others in education professionalism is, at a fundamental level. This is a massively nuanced and complex issue, but I’m grappling with it, so here’s a go a breaking it…
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What are mirrors for? Reflections on research into teacher professional learning.
I’m researching the relationships between school cultures and teacher professional development and learning. My interest in this area has evolved over time, but one particular incident stands out for me. I once sat through a talk by an inspirational speaker who had been brought in by my school to kick…
Exploring culture and professional learning 