Gone are the days when professional development for teachers didn't extend much beyond attending the occasional course. Meeting the challenges of the profession in the 21st century requires teachers to focus ever more sharply on continually expanding their understanding and honing their skills. Susan Elkin's pocketbook is full of ideas, advice and inspiration. It's a thorough guide to the wealth of learning opportunities available - from lesson observation, school-based research, distance learning and links with other schools to international opportunities, sabbaticals (yes they do still exist!), exhibitions, courses and INSET days. Teachers' real experiences are related in mini case studies, and practical examples offered. Once you're inspired you'll find websites, contacts and follow-up reading suggestions to help you on your CPD journey. And with further sections on maintaining a CPD portfolio and the role of the CPD coordinator, you get a lot for your money.

 

(Publisher: Pocketbook)