The researching teacher 💡

What if schools were to allocate teachers their own budget to manage their own development? As professionals, they could choose whether this is spent on training / cover / resources. Would this work? #education #edusky #EdD #learning #research #teacherresesrcher #PD #development #autonomy #agency

Does a professional discussion need to take place in a professional venue? Does environment affect the value of professional dialogue? If we carried out professional development during a walk in a park, is it no longer professional? Could be good for wellbeing though #education #professional

How much time should elapse for an effective reflection? Schön advocates for reflection 'in action' and 'on action', but how long does it take for an 'in' to become an 'on'? Is there a too soon and a too long?
#edusky #education #reflection #reflect #criticalreflection #EdD #teacher #teacherresesrch

How can teachers meaningfully balance the demands of curriculum accountability with the professional autonomy needed to foster innovative and responsive classroom practice?#TeacherVoice #EducationResearch #CurriculumForWales
#TeacherAgency
#ProfessionalAutonomy
#EdChat #ReflectivePractice #EdD

I'd be really disappointed if an educational establishment would not support the professional learning opportunities of their own staff, just because it didn't fit in with their own agendas. There are some amazing schools out there offering agency and autonomy and trusting reprofessionalisation!

Should teacher researchers be choosing their own topic of research? I think they should, can anyone give a compelling reason why they should align more closely to the school's priorities? #education #edusky #EdD #learning #research #teacherresesrcher #PL #PD #development #autonomy #agency

I've lost count of how many times I laugh in a day... surely that counts for something?
#primary #teacher #education #classroom #relationships #wellbeing #edusky #learning #EdD

a muscular man with his mouth open and the words let 's do this above him ALT: a muscular man with his mouth open and the words let 's do this above him

For all those who are beginning the academic year with their new class tomorrow! #teacher #edusky #educate #educator #primary #secondary #wales #school #schools #teachers

We were advised that Estyn are focusing on the oracy aspect of Welsh. We've seen it mentioned in many recent reports, are we wrong?

Helo 👋 primary teacher and EdD student here! Based in S.Wales

Not mine - even the garage has been sorted and organised! #happyhousehappymind #edusky #teacher #education #goodbyesummer

Check in with the staff, learn the lay of the land, find out what changes the staff prioritise, and focus on those as well as your own identified priorities.

You'll be amazing, share your passion, and shower the school with kindness!

Hi Claire,

A fantastic piece of writing with some really useful hints and tips! One thing that I think is really valuable is finding yourself a mentor, find a trusted colleague / leader who you can bounce ideas off! There's no shame in new or experienced leaders seeking aid! All the best 😊

👨‍🏫Whilst discussing the school's ethos of distributed leadership I briefly wondered how many teachers actually want the opportunity and experience and how many would prefer to step away from leadership opportunities. Would some prefer to have less agency and follow another authority figure? 🤔🤔 #edu

Why does background reading raise more questions than it answer?
#EdD #PHDlife #Edutwitter #Edusky
#doctorate #thesis #writing #student #reading #academic #academia #education #eduteacher

As the summer holidays come to an end, I've been reflecting on my achievements; lit review completed and many memories made with my family.

Although I do wonder if I am 'refreshed and recharged' ready to go back to school. 😅😴