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Creating a Development Ethos

The following elements are offered:

Teacher Development (two hours)
What is it?
Why is it vital?
Gaining acceptance; how to promote a development ethos amongst the colleagues.
The tension between development and retraining.
Policies, mandates and documentation.
Development organ.
Creative Criticism (one hour)
Teacher observation tools; timed events.
Recognising common errors in teaching.
The circle of competence/confidence.
Onwards and upwards.
Mentoring (two hours)
What is a mentor?
Techniques for successful mentoring.
Mentor documentation.
Mentors and the future of teacher training.

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