9 09-2020 continuous professional development
- 2. Overview. What is CPD? Importance of CPD Types of CPD CPD Cycle Aims of CPD
- 3. Defination- • CPD stands for continuous professional development. • CPD refer to the process of training and developing professional knowledge and skills through independent, participation –based or interactive learning. • CPD is the process whereby peoples professionality and professionalism may be considered to be enhanced— Evan,Linda.2008
- 4. Contd….. • CPD is a process of teachers,development after joining the profession ,a process of life long learning ,both formal and informal and involves both voluntary teacher initiatives and programmes externally planned and mandated by authorities.-Bolitho and Padwad,2013 • CPD is a life long processthat extends from the early training to continuous professional development activities that take place throughout ones career.Hazarika,Nizara.2011 • Dewey: future learning and practicelearning must be based upon the actual life experiences of an individual’ • Schön: Use reflection on past experiences to guide
- 5. Importance of CPD- • In this context ,following noted educationist comments are worth mentioning:- • “ Every teacher needs to improve ,not because they are not good enough,but because they can be even better.”-Dylan William • “A teacher can never truly teach unless he/she is still learning himself”.Rabindranath Tagor
- 6. Contd….. • Improve intellect,personal skills and confidence; • Opens doors to excellent future employment opportunities; • Improves learning ability; • Promotes independent learning; • Demonstrates ambition and commitment to professional self-improvement;
- 7. CPD Training Advantages for Professional- Stay up to date with the latest trends and learn new skills Improve their performance at work Boost their self-confidence Enhance their professional reputation Obtain concrete proof of their professionalism and commitment
- 8. CPD importance for teachers. • It helps the teacher to keep their professional knowledge and skills updated.The new generation have a different approach to learning than the previous one .CPD helps the teacher to learn new techniques in teaching students of this generation. • Teachers who have been in the profession for many years ,he usually reluctant to change their teaching styles.CPD will let them stay in touch with the latest developments in education sector.
- 9. Contd…… Encourage exchange of knowledge: CPD encourages teacher to exchange their knowledge and ideas with the other teachers in school.This way ,the seniors teachers can act as mentors to the new ones. Improve communication with other schools: CPD allows teacher to meet colleagues from other schools.This also increase knowledge sharing and they learn new teaching techniques.It improves the quality of education by sharing knowledge.
- 10. Contd…… CPD Courses are flexible: You can also take the online courses irrespective of the traditional classroom courses.So you have the flexibility of learning from home.There are lots of online material available to develop the teaching skills. Get better career opportunities: The CPD Courses helps to get promotion and a better career.CPD courses are relevant to your professional works,so you will learn lots of new things that will improve your professional skills.
- 11. Contd….. It is an evidence of competence: Completing CPD courses give proof of your competence.So,it helps you to stand out from the rest of your colleagues.You will become more competent then the others. CPD adds to the skills you already have.You can perform competently as a teacher and meet the expectations of your students and employers.
- 12. Types Of Continous professional development- Formal CPD: This type of CPD involves active and structured learning with clear objectives and outcomes.Some activites in this form of structured learning include: 1. Offline and online training programmes; 2. Learning –focused seminars and conferences; 3. Wokshops and events; 4. Lectures.
- 13. Contd….. Informal CPD:Informal CPD is also known as self-directed learning ,that must be relevant or related to their professional role,in which the professional carry out development activities according to their own choice and without a structured syllabus.This form of learning usually consist of: 1. On the JOB 2. By Watching others 3. Attending informal seminars or events where the focus is knowledge sharing. 4. Private study
- 14. Why CPD is important? Change is constant,and in the ever changing world we live in,it becomes almost imperative to keep progressing in our profession. The best option to keep up with this is to use Continuing Professional Devolpment to stay ahead of the curve. Continous learning results in superior growth ,so if u want to achieve greater success in your professional career,CPD is the way forward.
- 15. The Continous Professional Development Cycle- The CPD Cycle tell that professional development is like much other learning ,best thought of as a circular series of activities.The process move from; Identifying your development needs through planning Carrying out your learning activities Reflecting on your learning Applying it Sharing with others
- 16. The Continuing Professional Development Cycle 1:Identify your plan 2:Leaning Activities 3:Reflect on your learning 4:Apply Your Learning 5:Share your learning
- 17. 1:Identifying your Needs There are number of ways in which you can identify development needs. For Example,you can carry out a skill audit.You may receive feedback from colleagues about an area in which you are weaker. Alternatively ,you may have an interest in a particular area and wants to develop your knowledge. Once you have identified your key areas ,you then need to plan your activities.
- 18. 2-Planning and carrying out Development Activities Development activities may be either: Formal,such as training courses or particular qualification.These are often,though not always,provided by an external provider,and may carry a cost,you can also used the online resource that are cheaper or even free. Informal learning, including side by side learning,video training ,Coaching or reading on the subject.
- 19. 3-Reflecting on your Learning • Reflecting on what you have learned is a vital part of continuing professional development.Learning does not emerge only from activities that you have designated as ‘development’,and you may find that you are learning at least as much from your day- to- day activites. • For any formal or informal but designated development activity ,you should record the activity,what you found useful or not useful about it,and what you have learned.In each case make sure that you are clear about how it will change what you do in future.
- 20. 4-Applying Your Learning • Going on training courses or watching videos is only the start.You then have to apply what you have learned to your own job.The competence theory of learning sets out that we mve through four stages when we learn: 1. Unconscious Incompetence-not knowing what we don’t know; 2. Consccious Incompetence-Knowing where we need to develop and watching other people do it,but still unable to do it ourselves with any skill; 3. Conscious Competence-Being able to do something reasonably well,provided we concentrate;and 4. Unconscious competence-being able to do something almost instinctively ,without needing to focus on it.
- 21. Contd…… • When you have done some training or other development activity ,you will probably be somewhere between conscious incompetence and conscious competence, depending on how much you have been able to practice. • You therefore need to spend time applying your learning and practicing to move to a stage of unconscious competence
- 22. 5-Sharing your learning with others •Some commentators add a fifth stage to the competence cycle-being able to teach others. •It is certainly true that being able to articulate and share your learning is an important part of making sure that you have fully internalised it
- 23. Activity •Make your own CPD • (5 Minutes)
- 24. Recording your development • Keep a note of your development needs and goals,and make a regular assessment of your progress against them. • Recording any training courses attended,with a copy of any certificate or qualification obtained.Keep a record of the date,provider,aims of training ,and your thoughts on what you learned from it. • If you are involved in any critical incidents,or make particular mistakes from which you learn,record the details of the incident ,what you learned,and what you will do differently as a result.
- 25. Aims of CPD Following are the aims of CPD as enlisted in National Curriculum Framework for Teacher Education • Counselling and curriculum development • Update on own academic discipline • Update on social and educational issues • Collaborate with teachers • Transform existing practice towards creation of more child friendly learning environment.
- 26. Ten key points for professional development 1. Developing action steps 2. Set long term goals first 3. Technical knowledge 4. Developing action steps 5. Make a record of your pinnackle moments 6. Evaluate yourself 7. Explore context 8. Be ready for changes 9. Make a list of your skills and how to put them in practice 10. Work in team
- 27. Tip for CPD It’s a good idea to keep a ‘Learning log’ or diary.Make a habit of writing in at least once a week,if not each day .For each event or activity that you find useful ,make a note of: The Situation What you learned What you will do differently as a result. This diary can be used to assess your progress against your development goals.
- 28. Contd………. •It is a good idea to get into the habit of discussing your learning with your colleagues on a regular basis.Sharing each others learning can be a really good development tool,and can help you identify new areas for development ,or ideas for other development activities,as well as helping to refine what you have learnt in your mind.
- 29. Contd….. Plans can be helpful Before: 1. Take some time to review the program 2. Conduct an Internet search. 3. Establish objectives and brainstorm ways to attain them During: Keep Field notes/make summaries/evaluate events. After: communicate /Share/ take actions/Implement
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