What Ofsted is saying about Masters level CPD?

 

Inspection reports show evidence of improvement in the quality of teaching  in schools’ engaged in Masters level CPD.  

 

The courses helped participants to develop a deeper knowledge and understanding of curriculum planning and organisation. They enabled them to develop and implement new schemes of work and devise teaching resources to help improve standards in their schools. The emphasis on developing research skills gave many teachers the ability to evaluate and analyse current practice in their schools more effectively, leading them to re-examine the pedagogy of their subject or phase.

 

A key feature of Masters training was the opportunity for participants to undertake research enquiries on topics linked directly to current developments in their schools and to their management responsibilities. They were able become more aware of the strengths and weaknesses of their own department or school. This helped them to introduce improvements successfully.  Also, the quality of improvement planning had improved.

 

Courses have improved the personal effectiveness of the participants in a number of ways, including:

  • better organisational, interpersonal and analytical skills
  • enhanced teaching competence  leadership and management capability
  • increased subject knowledge
  • better understanding of current educational initiatives