TDA newsletters

The teacher training resource bank

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:08:54 GMT

The teacher training resource bank (TTRB) is a one-stop web portal providing free access to research and evidence based resources for teacher training. The site searches over 3750 resources from a range of sources including the Department for Children Schools and Families, Teachers TV, Ofsted and a number of subject associations.

Technology for secondary mathematics workshop

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:07:28 GMT

The technology for secondary mathematics (TSM) annual three-day workshop will be held between 14 – 19 July 2009 at Oundle School, Peterborough.

Teachers TV top three: January – February 2009

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:06:33 GMT

These programmes can all be viewed and downloaded from the Teachers TV website.

The School Support Staff Negotiating Body

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:05:43 GMT

To recognise the high value placed on all support staff in our schools, work has continued to set up the School Support Staff Negotiating Body.

The deployment, training and development of the wider school workforce

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:01:10 GMT

Ofsted recently reported that pupils are benefiting from school workforce reforms. Reform has led to more effective deployment of the wider workforce, by aligning staff roles and responsibilities more closely with pupils’ needs and school priorities.

The TDA on Facebook

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:57:25 GMT

A new teacher recruitment drive using the social networking site Facebook is due to launch on 14 January 2009.

Blackburn College first to achieve excellence standard

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:56:41 GMT

Blackburn College became the first training provider to achieve the training quality standard (TQS) for the school sector in November 2008.

The Prince's Teaching Institute spring term continuing professional development events

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:55:50 GMT

The Prince's Teaching Institute has announced its spring term continuing professional development (CPD) schedule. All events are run for teachers by teachers and are designed to provide an insight into the latest academic thinking – and how to make it relevant to your pupils within the curriculum. The events are all in March and include:

The foundation degree framework for the children’s workforce in schools

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:54:51 GMT

Following extensive consultation with higher education institutions (HEIs) and other stakeholders, the TDA has published a foundation degree framework for the children’s workforce in schools.

Professional Teacher

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:53:36 GMT

The first edition of the TDA’s new journal, Professional Teacher, is due to launch on January 14 2009. But who is it for, and what can you expect? The knowledge explains.

Working to minimise the burden on stakeholders

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:52:35 GMT

Consultation and collaboration are essential to ensure the TDA bases its policies and products on the needs of our stakeholders. But we also appreciate the time and effort that is required by stakeholders to take part in the research exercises we conduct.

The Handheld Learning Conference

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:51:32 GMT

The Technology in Learning and Teaching Team (TiLT) ran a TDA sponsored breakout session at the annual Handheld Learning Conference this year.

Future leaders

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:50:25 GMT

The Future leaders initiative is seeking former teachers looking to return to school, and current teachers who would like to make a difference as a senior leader. The project aims to develop senior leaders for challenging urban schools in London, the North West and West Midlands.

Early Reading and Initial Teacher Training Conference

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:49:15 GMT

The TDA and national strategies continued to support primary initial teacher training (ITT) providers with the Early Reading and ITT Conference.

Subject knowledge enhancement

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:48:19 GMT

The TDA has been funding a range of programmes to support and enhance initial teacher training (ITT) trainees’ subject knowledge. These programmes include booster courses, enhancement courses, extension courses and extended PGCE courses.

Developments in the masters in teaching and learning qualification

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:47:29 GMT

In March last year it was announced that the TDA would lead the development and delivery of the new masters in teaching and learning (MTL) qualification. Since then, we have been working hard to develop the qualification and the MTL has come a long way since that announcement. This month, I’m pleased to be able to update you all on our progress.

Research Bitesize 2008

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:45:36 GMT

The TDA Strategy Directorate is pleased to announce the publication of Research Bitesize 2008.