Boost your teaching practice with subject-specific personal development

By Dorothy Warren2023-05-22T07:45:00

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Drill down to the evidence base supporting it, what’s on offer and some barriers to accessing it

There’s a wealth of research and feedback about the types of professional development that science teachers want and need. There’s also evidence that many teachers still face barriers to accessing them due to busy schedules, limited budgets and competing priorities. Here, science education consultant Dorothy Warren examines the training opportunities that exist, along with the barriers to accessing high-quality options on a regular basis.

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