Are we doing CPD all wrong?

Find out in Tes magazine – out 21 September [Open in browser]( [Tes. For teaching]( [Header]( Hello {NAME} Everyone knows it’s important to follow a good CPD pathway, right? But what if we’ve been doing it all wrong? Researchers Harry Fletcher Wood and Sam Simms set out to discover what great CPD looked like. However, the deeper they dug into the research, the more concerned they became that the official advice from the government had numerous – and quite serious – problems. Read all about it in the 21 September issue of the Tes magazine. Simply subscribe by Monday 17 September to get your copy delivered to your door. [subscribe now]( PLUS...The Week in Education A short collection of the best of the week's quotes, stories, lists, facts, humour, podcasts and more. AND...this issue's regular features [Tes focus on...] Group work Cambridge academic Christina Howe argues that the bad reputation of group work is because it's usually done badly. She explains the research outlining the essential components of effective group work and why every teacher should have it in their toolbox. [Research in action] The evidence around modelling concepts Science teacher and research lead Phil Naylor found his students weren't interpreting models correctly. His research showed him his approach was all wrong. He details what he found, put into practice and the impact it had. [Talking point] The defamation of data Data has become public enemy number one in schools and blamed for the bulk of teacher workload issues. But Elly Blake, vice-principal across the Q3 academies trust, thinks the real problem is the way data’s collected and used. [Leadership] Appraisals - are you doing them properly? Love them or hate them, they’re a routine part of running a school. But they can be done very badly or very well. Nick Gallop outlines the latest research on appraisals and explains how to get them right. [subscribe now]( The Tes Guide to Your First Year In Teaching Are you an NQT? Do you have any NQTs at your school? The Tes Guide to Your First Year in Teaching has all anyone needs to know for their first 12 months in the job. Order your copy today for just £9.99. [order guide]( Too many emails? You can change your [email preference settings]( anytime. This website and its content is subject to our [Terms and Conditions](. Tes Global Ltd is registered in England (Company No 02017289) with its registered office at 26 Red Lion Square London WC1R 4HQ.