Professional Learning
Successful professional learning is that
which is
- embedded
in daily practice
- arising
out of direct needs
- tailored
to meet the specific circumstances or
contexts of participants
- sustained
over a period of time
Targetting your professional
learning
To get the most out of professional learning,
ask yourself these questions:
- what
am I trying to achieve?
- what
do I need to learn or improve?
- what
resources or strengths do I already
have in this area?
- what
other resources and ideas can I access?
- what
is the most effective way I can use
my time to develop the skills and knowledge
I need?
Think
about:
- who
might be able to offer support at your
school (eg senior teacher, curriculum
leader, ICT team)
- starting
an interest group at your school
- observing
a colleague at work
- finding
a buddy to collaborate on a project
- joining
a professional association
- finding
a mentor
- attending
Teachers and Technology sessions
If
you have a specific need or problem or
would like to suggest a possible workshop
idea, please let us know. If there are
enough requests of a similar nature an
activity could be organised.
Remember
you can also find examples of Units of
Work, Bright Ideas and ICT Integration
Ideas in Explore NT. Log on to the NT
Schools Portal for access.
Adapted from Recipes for Learning, (2002)
- also available from Explore NT.
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