3. .
Curriculum Development Days
September
A carousel system of workshops for all staff
covering
- Child Protection and Safeguarding
- Habits of Mind
- Homework and learning Enquiries
- Lesson planning and Observations
KS4 Target Setting
- Behaviour Procedures
and behaviour management strategies
4. .
Curriculum Development Days
November: Tallis Praxis Staff Conference
Professor Bill Lucas
“Expansive education and the power of action research and
collaborative enquiry.”
Action Research interviews
Conduct a structured interview to explore each other’s proposed
action research project.
Pedagogy Tweaks
Mini Habits based pedagogy presentations to stimulate reflection
and share practice.
5. .
Curriculum Development Days
March/June
Focus on Assessment and redesigning
the curriculum
All staff working in curriculum areas
developing
- Designing a 5 year programmes of
Study
- Schemes of work
- Key Stage Three Assessment criteria
8. How can we model good teacher as
learner behaviour?
How can we make our development
collaborative and reflective?
How can we develop conversations
about pedagogy?
How do we ensure we are focusing on
the benefits for pupils and learning?
9. “The most effective CPD uses sustained, collaborative in-
house processes supported by external expertise such as
courses, consultancy, resources or research who can give a
different perspective or challenge group thinking”
“A network of experts for support and challenge”
“Significant collaboration over a sustained period of time”
“The best schools engage in a continual programme of
research to locate best practice and arrange frequent
opportunities for all staff to view, explore, implement and
evaluate ideas’
David Weston – 6 aspects of effective CPD
10. Challenges…!
Creating something more
personalised
and specific to Tallis
Giving staff ownership over their
CPD
Utilising the expertise we already
have within the school
Making sure staff have the time to
commit to CPD without other
distractions
12. .
Curriculum Development Days
September
A carousel system of workshops for all staff
covering
- Child Protection and Safeguarding
- Habits of Mind and Learning Dispositions
- Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment
- Data Training and SIMS
- One Drive
- Behaviour and attendance
- Tallis Character and community
13. CPD Programme 2015/2016
4 x 1 day Insets with normal school hours, with 2 at the
start of September, one of which will be in departments.
6 x 50-minute twilight sessions over the year.
Most staff will choose which ones to attend from a
menu published before the start of the year. Some
teachers will be directed to particular sessions.
Teachers who lead a session will only do 5 in total (4 + 1
they lead)
