Professional Learning for Teaching and Leadership

...professional learning is a critical factor in improving pupil learning outcomes. Research consistently shows that high-quality teaching has the greatest impact on student achievement (Hattie, 2009). Therefore, professional development for teaching assistants teachers and leaders should not be seen as an optional extra but as a fundamental component of an effective education system (Hargreaves & Fullan, 2012). 

Schools that prioritise staff development create environments where educators are empowered to refine their practice, ultimately leading to improved student outcomes and overall school effectiveness. As Fullan (2014) emphasises, “when the school is organised to focus on a small number of shared goals, and when professional learning is targeted to those goals and is a collective enterprise, the evidence is overwhelming that teachers can do dramatically better by way of student achievement” . Embedding professional learning into the culture of schools is therefore essential for long-term educational success.

Fullan 2014