Joining Up

Outline:

Use this sampler to get an idea of the types of resources and activities that are included in Joining Up: linking mentoring and coaching with school development and performance management.

Instructions:

If you download the sampler you will need to save the zipped folder locally and then extract the files.  Once you have extracted the files double click on JU.htm to run it.

Comments:

As CPD leader the pack is extremely useful because it allows me to draw links and  ideas for staff, but also to have in mind a larger picture with reference to the School Development Plan.
 
The pack is very attractively packaged and layout is pleasing on the eye
 
Very comprehensive; all the resources are ready to use. PowerPoint particularly useful and the activities have clear objectives/reasoning which can be shared with colleagues
 
Planning the CPD for the school year is made much easier with a pack such as this –different aspects can be used at different times – liked the interactive planning tool.
 
‘Joining Up’ magazine was easy to read and sparked interest and the index on the back was very useful; far easier than always having to refer to the CD.

References:

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Joyce, B. & Showers, B. (2002) Student achievement through staff development (3rd ed.) Alexandria, VA: Association of Supervision and Curriculum
The CUREE summary of this research can be found on the CD-RoM of the EM&C pack Pulling Together.

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For further reading about changing culture and how working collaboratively with colleagues can help you to change your practice visit:


    * TLRP’s Learning How to Learn project website; and
    * GTC’s Research of the Month website.