A new report from the Education Policy Institute (EPI), commissioned by Wellcome, undertakes a detailed review of the evidence on the impact of teacher professional development. The study, which includes analysis from Ambition Institute, examines 52 randomised controlled trials evaluating…Read mor... Read more
Linking to this as it misses the point that it can just be a skive from lots of jobs. Who wouldn’t take a day out of work to learn stuff they could learn themselves if they gave a monkeys?
Any activity from which you learn or develop professionally can be considered eligible for CPD, though you should ensure that these complement your practice and enhance the service you provide.
Teachers need it more than most. Misinformation spreads when not being checked. Read this https://epi.org.uk/publications-and-research/effects-high-quality-professional-development/
It is important in some jobs as it benefits the employer and employee, but does a binman or factory worker need it? No.
Linking to this as it misses the point that it can just be a skive from lots of jobs. Who wouldn’t take a day out of work to learn stuff they could learn themselves if they gave a monkeys?