Staff developments in e-learning - Final.doc

A programme of staff development for employers is required. This will aim to ensure that employers understand and know how to support work-based learning.

RSC Wales have developed an Online Toolkit to support this type of activity - http://admin.rsc-wales.ac.uk/news/show_story.asp?nid=343  and a Moodle with a range of support resources http://moodle.rsc-wales.ac.uk/course/category.php?id=33 

Models of staff development

In 2007, CELT, at the University of Glamorgan, worked with ESIS to develop a Level 7 module 'The Pedagogical Application of ICT in Learning & Teaching'. Although the module focuses on developing ICT skills for learning & teaching for school teachers, the model for staff development is applicable across all sectors.

See the module outline of the module: Descriptor for Module ED4S035.docx

or read Catherine's paper reporting on the initiative:

Preparing school teachers to use technology to transform learning – Designing the staff development

A related level 7 module is also available called 'Designing Effective Online Learning and Teaching ' Descriptor for Module ED4S028.docx

Communities of Practice/Professional Learning Communities

The role of Professional Learning Communities is having a notable impact on transforming learning and teaching in schools in Wales. http://www.almaharris.co.uk/plcsinwales.htm

The McKinsey Report (2007) on The World's Best Performing Schools also indicates that the best way to improve the quality of learning and teaching is to develop staff through facilitating the sharing of good practice.

The University of Glamorgan's Reflecting on Academic Practice Scheme

More on COPs - this time in relation to VLEs

http://www.scribd.com/doc/33419240/Communities-of-Practice-and-Virtual-Learning-Communities-benefits-barriers-and-success-factors

Professional Networks in British Columbia http://www.npbs.ca/

Draft Report on Technology Enhanced Learning (also in Technology Enhanced Learning)

Staff development in ICT 

Becta (2004) A Review of the Research Literature on Barriers to the Uptake of ICT by Teachers [Accessed 12/09/08 from http://partners.becta.org.uk/index.php?section=rh&catcode=_re_rp_02_a&rid=13642 ]

The Schools Effectiveness Framework prioritises the need for CPD and the development of Networks of Professional Practice

Guide for Leaders in the Effective Use of Technology in Lifelong Learning

UHOVI project report Staff Development.doc