Leading practical work NE260
In this short course you will explore how to lead your staff in improving practical work to make it as effective as possible, utilising all the expertise and ideas you have in your team.
Summary
In this course you will consider the features of effective practical work, plan how you will involve your team in developing a practical work policy and explore a range of tools to support planning workshops and a practical work audit.
As you work through this course you will develop your own action plan, detailing the steps you will take to lead the development of practical work in your context, and some of the key considerations you’ll keep in mind to maintain staff engagement as you implement your plan.
Who is it for?
This course is suitable for secondary practitioners with responsibility for Teaching and Learning, Lead Practitioners, Heads of Department, Senior Leaders. Second in science, and aspiring leaders in science.
What topics are covered?
- Co-creating a Practical Work Policy.
- Leading collaboration.
- Auditing your current practice
- Maintaining staff engagement.
- Monitoring progress and impact.
How will you learn?
This online, self-paced course can be completed flexibly. Participants can join and start this course at any time after the advertised date.
This course is not facilitated. You can learn independently or with colleagues to directly address your individual needs.
How long is this course?
This course takes around 1 hour to complete and you do not need to be online at any specific time. You can take the course at your own pace.
Outcomes
The aim of this short CPD package is to:
- Develop your approach to department collaboration around practical work
- Involve your whole team in developing a practical work policy
- Create and evaluate your own practical work audit
- Identify sources of support in developing your practical work provision
