Implementing a CPD Model: Teaching and Learning Development Groups (Cycle One)
CLICK TO GO BACK TO INTRODUCTION Before implementation of the groups, I referred to the school development plan which had been co-created with staff. An objective in the plan was to develop differentiation strategies. This was in response to my own observations, our most recent report from the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) and the Special Educational Needs (SEN) code of practice, which places greater responsibility on teachers to cater for differing needs in the classroom. Therefore, differentiation seemed like a perfect theme to focus on in the Teaching and Learning Development Groups. Once the theme of differentiation had been chosen, a staff meeting took place to explain the vision behind the CPD model and the potential benefits of the Teaching and Learning Development Groups. In addition, a structure and timeline of one year was shared. Kotter and Whitehead (2010) believe that the success of change depends on how the vision is communicated and understood...