Make subject-specific professional development stick

By 2024-09-09T05:34:00

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5 ways to make CPD effective and long-lasting in your science department

Schools invest a lot of time and energy into continuing professional development (CPD) for their staff, but much of it is ineffective. Many schools have now embraced the need for subject-specific CPD, yet teachers still struggle to embed the techniques they learn in professional development sessions. Use these five ways to make any CPD you want to run more likely to stick, and have a positive, long-term impact on your science teachers and students.

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