PPD programmes give teachers the time and opportunities to develop as reflective practitioners and have a positive impact on classroom performance.
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SATs saw a great improvement in 2006 due to a huge shift in the |
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Course providers can tailor their programmes so that the content is negotiated by the school and its staff, allowing teachers to focus their learning in their particular school context – often through action research centred on the workplace. These pieces of independent study are often related to whole school improvement and can be integrated into school development plans and self-evaluation processes. Sometimes, groups of teachers working in the same situation engage in research into an area that is particularly relevant to their school.
Many schools taking part in the programmes have reported improved retention of staff as well as positive changes in staff attitude.
Although it is difficult to quantify improved pupil performance and PPD, many headteachers have experienced surprising improvements.
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With PPD in place the school has achieved its best results ever |
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Find out more about how PPD can benefit schools by reading the case study:
Patchway Community College – Getting the most from PPD
