Product reviews for Perfect Teacher-Led CPD

The stated purpose of this book is to describe useful CPD strategies that can work either at whole-school or subject level. Information about each strategy is given under these five headings: Description of the strategy, How it has been successfully implemented (and how problems were overcome), Evaluation of the strategy, How use of Twitter can enable participants to share thoughts, & A summary of what is necessary for the strategy to be implemented. Discussed are: 15 minute forums; Coaching; Learning development groups; Action research; Professional learning visits; INSET days & staff meetings; Lesson observation, review, & reflection; TeachMeets; Lesson study; and Social media; Student-led CPD. The book finishes with -˜Next steps' and -˜Wider reading'. Looks like a very useful guide. Plus this is an unusually good book in physical terms - handy size, good feel, excellent look of print on the page.