Further Learning

There are several self-directed professional learning activities (PLAs) that educators may wish to engage in to further their learning around leading impactful professional learning. These activities will reinforce some content of this guidance as well as providing opportunities for self-reflection. 

Leading Effective Professional Learning Part 1

Leading Effective Professional Learning Part 2

Coaching and Mentoring to Lead Professional Learning

Collective Efficacy to Lead Professional Learning

References

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Goleman, D. (2004). Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ. Bantam Books.

Guskey, T.R. (2002). Does it make a difference? Evaluating professional development. Educational Leadership, 59(6), pp. 45–51.

Hattie, J. (2023). Visible Learning: The Sequel – A Synthesis of Over 2,100 Meta-Analyses Relating to Achievement. Routledge.

Kennedy, A. (2014). Understanding continuing professional development: The need for theory to impact on policy and practice. Professional Development in Education, 40(5), pp. 688-697.

Kennedy, A. (2016). Professional learning in and for communities: Seeking alternative discourses. Professional Development in Education, 42(5), pp. 688-701.

Kirkpatrick, J.D. and Kirkpatrick, W.K. (2016). Kirkpatrick’s Four Levels of Training Evaluation. ATD Press.
NCSL (2006) Learning about learning networks. Available online at http://networkedlearning.ncsl.org.uk/knowledge-base/programme-leaflets/learning-about-learning-networks-UK.pdf  

West-Burnham, J. (2005). Rethinking Educational Leadership: From Improvement to Transformation. Continuum.