Professional learning approach

Substantial research suggests the most effective and self sustaining approach to professional learning is undertaken by the science department in a high school rather than by external and individual methods. Leadership is vital so the Science by Doing approach is built around the head of department.

The essence of the professional learning approach is described by the following figure:

At the core is the Professional Learning Community (PLC), in this case the science department within a school. Teachers are supported to work together as a team to improve the learning of their students. Each of the four components, professional learning resources, curriculum resources, leadership and support, assist in the process.

A series of innovative professional learning resources and curriculum resources have been developed by Science by Doing. The approach and the resources were trialled in Stage One.

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