Continuing Professional Development
There are many opportunities for teachers to continue to develop skills and knowledge required for rapidly changing educational environments. Through engagement with a variety of professional development opportunities, teachers have the opportunity to enhance their practice, support student learning and ensure high educational standards.
Professional development comprises active and reflective engagement in a range of professional experiences that are considered supplementary to the day-to-day responsibilities of a teacher. The intent of professional development is to enhance the skills, knowledge and understandings of teachers in order to influence student learning outcomes.
Professional development can be sourced from a diverse range of providers. It can be:
- employer provided
- linked to systemic programs and initiatives
- delivered by private providers
- comprise additional formal study (university, TAFE)
- school-based, focusing on priority areas or school plans
- incorporate a balance between receiving and sharing of information (participation in professional associations, contributing to journals, facilitating workshops)
As part of the renewal of registration process teachers who meet the recency of practice requirements, will be required to demonstrate that they have met the continuing professional development (CPD) requirements every five years.
The QCT is developing a Continuing Professional Development Framework which will have regard to the Professional Standards for Teacher Registration.
To assist teachers in meeting the CPD requirements the QCT provides:
- information about the required documentation and evidence
- access to a range of CPD Resources including Professional Associations and other PD Providers.
CPD Providers
There are many providers of PD for teachers, some of these include:
- Teacher Employers
- Qld Universities
- Teacher Unions
- TAFE Queensland
- Professional Associations and Networks
- The Learning Place
The Learning Place is Education Queensland’s e-learning environment and offers a range of PD opportunities throughout the year. Register for one of the many professional learning courses and online events via the Learning Place website.