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Approaches to CPD

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is the systematic updating and enhancement of skills, knowledge and competence which takes place throughout working life. Whilst we all acknowledge the need for CPD many of us are unsure how to access it or what would be the most suitable suitable CPD to undertake. The following links will provide help in both these areas.



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AQA (4) | Assessment (1) | Chemistry (1) | Development Project (2) | Edexcel (5) | External Event (2) | External Publication (1) | Guidance (8) | Learning Activity (1) | OCR (7) | Training and Consultancy (7) |

AQA (Showing 3 of 4 available)

  • htm  TES: Free Teaching ResourcesWeb link
    Link to the Times Educational Supplement website where teachers share 1000s of resources with each other. Search by subject, key stage or key word. Free registration required.
  • htm  RSC Presenting Science: AfL - Planning an InvestigationWeb link
    This page is about planning, carrying out and interpreting results of investigations. A lesson plan produced by the RSC designed to incorporate assessment for learning into chemistry teaching.
  • htm  Structure of Matter PowerPointWeb link
    A presentation covering atomic models, subatomic particles and forces within atoms. Quite advanced, hence suitable for teachers refreshing own knowledge, but selected slides could be used in class.

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Assessment (Showing 1 of 1 available)

  • htm  TeachersTV: AFL in BiologyWeb link
    15-minute video demonstrating one teacher's approach to assessment for learning in the secondary biology classroom, from the Teachers TV website.

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Chemistry (Showing 1 of 1 available)

  • htm  Access to Chemistry External Publication
    This book aims to bridge the gap between vocational or non-standard study routes and an honours undergraduate course. This would be a useful textbook to provide comprehensive background knowledge for...

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Development Project (Showing 1 of 2 available)

  • htm  Raising quality and achievement: lessons learnedWeb link
    Webpage linking to LSN report from the Raising Quality and Achievement Programme on best practice networks. 2001 but still useful. It considers how to help people learn from others', good practice, wh...

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Edexcel (Showing 4 of 5 available)

  • htm  Doc Brown: Organic ChemistryWeb link
    Organic chemistry page from Doc Brown’s Chemistry about alkanes, alkenes, esters, carboxylic acids and alcohols – relevant to GCSE specifications.
  • htm  TES: Free Teaching ResourcesWeb link
    Link to the Times Educational Supplement website where teachers share 1000s of resources with each other. Search by subject, key stage or key word. Free registration required.
  • htm  RSC Presenting Science: AfL - Planning an InvestigationWeb link
    This page is about planning, carrying out and interpreting results of investigations. A lesson plan produced by the RSC designed to incorporate assessment for learning into chemistry teaching.
  • htm  Structure of Matter PowerPointWeb link
    A presentation covering atomic models, subatomic particles and forces within atoms. Quite advanced, hence suitable for teachers refreshing own knowledge, but selected slides could be used in class.

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External Event (Showing 2 of 2 available)

  • Downloadable file  Specialist Schools and Academies Trust: innovation  (488 KB) Downloadable file
    88 lead science colleges in each region developing and disseminating innovative practice Case studies and further information at: www.schoolsnetwork.org.uk/gcsescienceprogrammes Ranges from assessm...
  • htm  CLEAPSS Courses: INSET for science teachers and techniciansWeb link
    Webpage listing CLEAPSS courses for teachers and technicians with links to details. 2007 courses included microbiology, microscope maintenance, fume cupboard monitoring, chemical handling, electrical...

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External Publication (Showing 1 of 1 available)

  • htm  Access to Chemistry External Publication
    This book aims to bridge the gap between vocational or non-standard study routes and an honours undergraduate course. This would be a useful textbook to provide comprehensive background knowledge for...

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Guidance (Showing 4 of 8 available)

  • htm  Institute of Biology: Support for Professional BiologistsWeb link
    Homepage of the Institute of Biology, the organisation for professional biologists. Membership, events and publications, including Biologist and The Journal of Biological Education, JBE. Topical biolo...
  • htm  The Secondary National Strategy, Key Stage 4Web link
    The Standards Site web page supporting the strengthening of teaching and learning across the curriculum for all pupils aged 14-16. Includes links to case studies, resources and publications.
  • htm  Schools Network: The Specialist Schools and Acadamies TrustWeb link
    This website of the Specialist Schools and Acadamies Trust includes a wide variety of information and practical support for schools and their partners supplied by members of the network.
  • htm  Institute Of Physics: EducationWeb link
    Education page section of the IOP deals with the latest curriculum development initiatives, Affiliated Schools Scheme and professional development courses, as well as resource links and information ab...

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Learning Activity (Showing 1 of 1 available)

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OCR (Showing 4 of 7 available)

  • htm  RSC Presenting Science: AfL - Planning an InvestigationWeb link
    This page is about planning, carrying out and interpreting results of investigations. A lesson plan produced by the RSC designed to incorporate assessment for learning into chemistry teaching.
  • htm  TES: Free Teaching ResourcesWeb link
    Link to the Times Educational Supplement website where teachers share 1000s of resources with each other. Search by subject, key stage or key word. Free registration required.
  • htm  Doc Brown: Organic ChemistryWeb link
    Organic chemistry page from Doc Brown’s Chemistry about alkanes, alkenes, esters, carboxylic acids and alcohols – relevant to GCSE specifications.
  • htm  Structure of Matter PowerPointWeb link
    A presentation covering atomic models, subatomic particles and forces within atoms. Quite advanced, hence suitable for teachers refreshing own knowledge, but selected slides could be used in class.

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Training and Consultancy (Showing 5 of 7 available)

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