The conTribuTion of research
To Teachers’ professional
learning and developmenT
absTracT
This paper summarises findings from several systematic
research reviews about the contribution of research to
effective continuing professional development (cpd)...
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The conTribuTion of research
To Teachers’ professional
learning and developmenT
absTracT
This paper summarises findings from several systematic
research reviews about the contribution of research to
effective continuing professional development (cpd)
activities and their impact on teachers’ professional
learning and outcomes for pupils. it starts with a review
of how teachers engage in and with research as part of
cpd, how teachers and researchers shape professional
learning activities and identifies key processes linked
to positive outcomes. finally it explores how different
research contributions can be developed to make a more
visible contribution to cpd.
Table of conTenTs
abstract 1
introduction 2
The range of ways research can contribute 3
Types of research engagement 3
Teacher or researcher led 4
Key components 5
specialist expertise 5
peer support and professional dialogue 5
enquiry oriented learning and the use of tools 6
learning to learn from looking 6
aspirations for pupils
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