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About Professional Development
The ambitions and objectives of the Professional Development team at LSN are far reaching.
Our ultimate aim is to ensure improvement in teaching and learning in any of the sectors we work with. We have successfully delivered programmes, for example the Subject Learning Coaches Programme which have significantly helped providers improve the quality of Teaching and Learning in and professional development in their organisations.
The LSN believes that learners are entitled to the best teaching and learning that an organisation can provide. We want to drive change in the sector forward over the coming year, to offer to the sector high grade quality programmes funded by government agencies complemented by new LSN developed programme based on sector needs.
Professional Development are currently involved in the following Projects;
- NEW! HE in FE Support - a tailored service for FE colleges who wish to introduce, extend or improve HE provision
- Supporting legacy SLCs pursuing accreditation through the Teaching and Learning Programme.
- Quality Champions Accreditation Programme. Visit the programme website (http://www.qualitychampions.org.uk/) for more information and to register to become a quality champion
- Teacher Effectiveness and Enhancement project with the Gatsby Foundation
- Whole Organisation Approaches to Quality Improvement
- The Make A Difference Programme with LLUK
- Mobile Learning ( molenet ) with the LSC
- Pathways to Professional Development - a modular programme that offers support and CPD for practitioners in the FE sector. Currently offered at 3 levels , all with the focus of improving teaching and learning.
- Gifted & Talented – a programme franchised from the South Australian Government, which provides CPD for all teachers of G&T learners in both primary and secondary schools.
- Improving Teaching and Learning through Coaching and Mentoring ( to be rolled out in early 2009 )
If you wish to register an interest in any of these programmes please contact the LSN helpline 0845 071 0800 or email: Prodevelopment@lsnlearning.org.uk