A22 Linking professional learning to school and student needs

The professional learning that I undertake is linked to the school charter, action plans, appraisal system and the needs of students.

Below is a screenshot from the Best Evidence Synthesis Iteration: Teacher Professional Learning and Development (Timperley, WIlson, Barrar & Fung).

https://www.educationcounts.govt.nz/publications/series/2515/15341

Below is evidence of my links from our School charter, students needs, professional learning and changes to my pedagogical changes.

School Mathematical Action plan for 2016 based on trends and data from the previous year. 

Click here to access my notes and reflections in a number of professional learning opportunities which were directly connected to the action plan above.

This video outlines the professional learning that I have taken part in associated with maths.




Changes to my planning to reflect the professional learning.

Identifying the Key Mathematical idea. 



Choosing the talk moves focus to help students discuss their learning. 



Specifically choosing the materials to suit the learners and the learning. 




Data from my class in 2016 shows that the learners have made excellent progress and therefore validates the changes to my pedagogy.

2016 National Standards data.