Research School Network: KARS Effective Professional Development Online/​In-Person

This programme is offered through the EEFective Kent Project (EKP), a collaboration between Kent County Council and the EEF. Through the project, the cost of this programme has been subsidised as part of their dedication to support the implementation of evidence-based approaches and interventions in Kent.


Overview:

Teacher quality matters to pupil outcomes and therefore teacher development proves one of the most effective ways to drive school improvement. But why is it so hard to change our habits in the classroom? And what models for professional development are most likely to support teacher development?

In 2021, the EEF published the Effective Professional Development guidance report. This programme aims to familiarise school leaders with the essential evidence and key messages from the report and use them to plan the professional development for their staff to drive school improvement.

The programme is made up of 9 modules, with a blend of face-to-face, online and self-directed sessions. Also included within the course fee is at least half a day one-to-one support with an Evidence Lead in Education (ELE).

Pre-recorded Module 1: Introduction and Pre-Tasks

Day 1: ONLINE 

Wednesday 18^th January

Module 2: Using evidence to identify priorities for effective professional development

Module 3: Why professional development doesn’t always work

Webinars: 2 x 2 hours

1. Monday 6^th February
   
   
2. Monday 20^th February

Module 4: Building knowledge & motivating staff

Module 5: Developing teaching techniques & embedding

Pre-recorded Module 6: An insight into adult behaviour change

Day 2: In-Person at Kent Associate Research School

Wednesday 22^nd March 2023

Module 7: Effective professional development planning
Module 8: Creating your own PD Plan
Module 9: Refining your PD Plan

One-to-one coaching with Evidence Leads in Education (ELEs)

Programme Aims:

To empower school leaders to make and act on evidence-informed decisions about effective professional development
Explore the essential evidence on professional development
Explore how to support out teachers to change, when change is really hard
Prepare by engaging with the mechanisms for effective professional development
Prepare by creating a balanced design for professional development and a bespoke plan for your own professional development offer

Who is the Course for?

Senior leaders with responsibility for professional development (CPD) and teacher development.

Delegates need to fully commit to the programme; it is vital that delegates are allocated the necessary time, space and technology to attend all sessions (either remotely or face to face), complete gap tasks and engage in programme evaluation.


Programme Facilitators:

Maria Cunningham (The EEF’s Regional Delivery Lead for London and the South East) and Laura Potts (Director of Kent Associate Research School.