Professional development for Diploma teachers
An updated guide to assist with the planning of professional development for Diploma teachers has been published by Lifelong Learning UK in partnership with the Training and Development Agency for Schools (TDA).
'A Guide to Support the Professional Development of Diploma Teachers' (2008) identifies and explains the knowledge, skills and understanding that contribute to effective Diploma delivery. The guide also maps these specific areas of development to professional standards for teachers in both schools and in further education colleges, making it possible to identify whether relevant skills and knowledge have been gained.
The areas in which Diploma teachers can enhance their knowledge, skills and understanding thorugh professional development are identified as:
- applied learning,
- assessment for and of learning,
- collaborative working,
- developing reflective practice,
- generic learning skills,
- information, advice and guidance and
- personalised learning.
This guide can assist staff development managers and continuing professional development (CPD) leaders to provide support and development opportunities for Diploma teachers. The guide may also be useful to individual teachers and practitioners who may use it to identify their own professional development needs.
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This guide replaces the 'Training and Development Guidance for Teachers of Diplomas' published in February 2007.
