The CPD Curriculum

Creating conditions for growth

By: Zoe Enser , Mark Enser


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Size235mm x 156mm
Pages160
ISBN9781785835698
FormatPaperback
PublishedJune 2021

Co-authored by Zoe Enser and Mark Enser, The CPD Curriculum: Creating conditions for growth shares expert and practical guidance for schools on designing and delivering continuing professional development (CPD) that truly lives up to its name.

There is a wealth of research available on professional learning, from both within and outside the education sphere, and in this book Zoe and Mark pull it all together to help school leaders optimise teachers' ongoing learning and growth.

Zoe and Mark explain how schools can overcome issues with CPD that can leave teachers plateauing in their development after just a few years, and share a variety of case studies that illustrate the key components of an effective CPD programme that builds on teachers' prior knowledge.

The authors spell out the importance of CPD and explain how, when done well, it gives teachers the agency to make professional decisions informed by the best evidence and experience they have to hand. Furthermore, they explore how high-quality professional development contributes not only to a collaborative culture within the school staff team and enhanced job satisfaction for teachers, but also to improved student outcomes.

Split into three parts – intent, implementation and impact – the book covers a range of key areas, including: coaching and mentoring, subject-specific CPD, empowerment and self-efficacy, delivery methods and quality of materials. They also examine the current issues and common pitfalls surrounding CPD and offer guidance on how it can be improved, with clear end goals in mind.

Suitable for school leaders, heads of department and CPD leads in all settings.

Here's Zoe Enser introducing The CPD Curriculum: Creating conditions for growth.


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Zoe Enser

Zoe Enser is a former HMI and was a member of Ofsted’s curriculum unit as the National Lead for Secondary English and Drama. She was a school leader and local authority adviser, as well as the author of numerous books on education (including Bringing Forth the Bard, Generative Learning in Action and The CPD Curriculum) and a regular TES columnist. She has also worked with The Teacher Development Trust, Best Practice Network, The Ambition Institute and the Chartered College of Teaching.

She is now the school improvement lead for a multi-academy trust in the North West of England, which includes mainstream primary and secondary schools, as well as alternative provision and specialist settings.


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Mark Enser

Mark Enser is a former HMI and was a member of Ofsted’s curriculum unit as the National Lead for Geography. He is a former head of department and research lead as well as author of numerous books on education (including Powerful Geography, Teach Like Nobody’s Watching and The CPD Curriculum) and a regular TES columnist.

He is now a freelance writer, speaker and provider of school support.


Reviews

  1. The CPD Curriculum is an amazing book which has provided me with fantastic ideas to motivate staff and deliver more meaningful CPD.
    CPD needs to be relevant, realistic and worthwhile – and this book is a catalyst to help me achieve this with my cohort of staff.
  2. The ideas outlined by Team Enser in The CPD Curriculum are not only grounded in relevant theory but also in the complex reality of school life. It is this tight marriage of honest and practical wisdom that makes this book a great guide for those seeking to make professional development work – and work well – in the school setting.


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