Teach Middle East Magazine May-June 2017 Issue 5 Volume 4 | Page 17

cti ve s Perspectives re CPD is of benefit to each teacher Amelia Barker Matthew Dooling Matthew Richards Assistant Principal Head of PE & Senior Teacher PE Teacher " Plan PD that staff want and need, " Devising a menu of CPD for staff to elect into at convenient times allows staff to further enhance their practice. Within departments there’s never enough time to share practice. Have a weekly focus to share good practice with everyone responsible for delivery, not just post-holders. " " Have Emma Chamberlain David Kilpatrick Laura Mallin Head of Maths History Teacher Head of Business & Economics " Allowing " Let " Provide providing PD of the highest quality through a process of evaluation and reflection. Use observations and learning walks to capture great teaching in action, and encourage staff to volunteer to share their practice in PD sessions. " teachers to play an active role in the formation and content of the CPD schedule ensures everyone’s needs are met. Allowing the flexibility for sessions to be added to the schedule throughout the year has meant that all of our emerging needs have been met. " teachers say what PD they need, starting from the premise that all teachers know what outstanding looks like and have the potential to be outstanding. Follow a simple set of guidelines – does the training provoke thought? Is it challenging and engaging? Does it have an impact on a teacher’s progress?. " an open doors policy and actively welcome staff into rooms to show off their innovation to colleagues. JC ensures that CPD is relevant and beneficial to staff by asking what we need. Multiple workshops really help us to push each other to deliver the best lessons. " a flexible PD schedule so teachers can tailor it to their needs and allow each session to be relevant and useful. Create an open and caring staff body who are willing and able to share the wealth of knowledge/skills that exist within the school. " Class Time | | May - Jun 2017 | 15