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Cymru Forum: Reflecting on and celebrating education at a time of change
This IPDA Cymru Forum took place on 15th July 2021. Reflecting on and celebrating education at a time of change: What are your insights and wins from the last academic year and what are your hopes for next year? These Read more…
Reflecting, planning and collaborating: all about the IPDA International conferences
IPDA Cymru hosted this webinar on 10th and 23rd June 2021. This event is aimed at everyone who might want to share their practice, enquiry and research with a super friendly audience. IPDA International conferences are all about learning together and Read more…
IPDA England hosts online event on supporting Early Career Teachers through Mentoring
This online event on ‘Supporting Early Career Teachers through Mentoring: Learning from Current Research and Practice’ took place on 12th June 2021 in partnership with the Research-Engaged Practice Network (REPN) at Sheffield Hallam University. Mentoring can be a vital source Read more…
IPDA Ireland begins Journal Club Series: ‘Journaling where we have not journaled before’
This was the inaugural event in a Journal Club Series entitled: ‘Journaling where we have not journaled before’. The event took place on 31st May 2021, hosted by Professor Anne Looney. This series offers the opportunity to explore recently published high Read more…
IPDA Hong Kong hosts webinar re-imagining learning in complex times
This webinar took place on Wednesday 26 May 2021 and presented the opportunity to: Meet colleagues from across sectors and geographical contexts with a shared interest in professional learning; Hear some stimulating ideas, possibilities, and challenges for re-imagining professional learning; Read more…
Cymru Forum on experiences, questions and issues arising for supply (substitute) teachers and NQT’s
This IPDA Cymru Forum took place on 19th May 2021. Education at a time of change: Experiences, questions and issues arising for supply (substitute) teachers and NQT’s These IPDA Cymru discussion forums are for school-based professionals in Wales, they are Read more…
IPDA England explores the key characteristics that ensure CPD has a powerful and lasting impact
IPDA England hosted this debate on 17th April 2021 on what key characteristics need to be considered to ensure that CPD has a powerful and lasting impact. This event is inspired by the UCET Discussion paper on Continuing Professional Development, Read more…
Cymru Forum on blended learning
This IPDA Cymru Forum took place on 18th March 2021. Education at a time of change: Having adopted blended learning approaches over the last year – what approaches will we keep, learn from or adapt moving forwards? IPDA Cymru hosts Read more…
IPDA Scotland podcast with Rachel Shanks and Mark Carver
In the second IPDA Scotland podcast, hosted by John Mynott, you can listen to this conversation with Rachel Shanks (University of Aberdeen) and Mark Carver (University of Strathclyde). In this IPDA Scotland podcast, John Mynott speaks with Rachel Shanks (University Read more…
IPDA Ireland hosts members panel discussion
On 24 March 2021 IPDA Ireland hosted a panel discussion with members. During the session the following questions were posed to panellists and used as a basis for breakout room discussions: What 2 or 3 words stand out for you Read more…
IPDA Cymru Webinar: Inclusive pedagogy for flexible and hybrid teaching and learning
IPDA Cymru hosted this webinar on 8th and 9th February 2021. ‘Inclusive pedagogy for flexible and hybrid teaching and learning … implications for professional learning’ with Dr Ceri Morris As we look to change our practices to support learning in Read more…
Cymru Forum: Education at a time of change: learning from experiences of communication, collaboration and community
This IPDA Cymru Forum took place on 25th January 2021. IPDA Cymru hosts a discussion forum for school based professionals in Wales – open, honest, reflective and supportive conversation. On registering you will be asked two questions to help us Read more…
IPDA Scotland publish podcast with Barbara Becnel
Please listen to our first IPDA Scotland conversation between Barbara Becnel and Catriona Oates. In this first IPDA Scotland podcast, Catriona Oates speaks with Barbara Becnel (PhD student, University of Edinburgh) about decolonising our own minds. This podcast talks about Read more…
IPDA Cymru hosts webinar on engaging learners online
This event took place on 3rd and 4th of December 2020. We all want learners who are engaged – who participate, contribute, share in discussions, ask questions and undertake activities with intent and enthusiasm. There are often many factors and Read more…
Cymru Forum: Education at a time of change: challenges and opportunities
This IPDA Cymru forum took place on 16 November 2020. IPDA Cymru hosts a discussion forum for school-based professionals in Wales – open, honest, reflective and supportive conversation. On registering you will be asked two questions to help us organise Read more…
IPDA England hosts webinar: Conversations on Wellbeing and Early Childhood
This webinar was held on Wednesday 7th October 2020 by the Early Childhood Community of Practice collaboration with Canterbury Christ Church University and IPDA England. The webinar included include four short presentations as provocations for further discussions. ‘Struggle within the Read more…
IPDA Cymru hosts webinar on Creativity, Practice and Professional Learning
‘Creativity, Practice and Professional Learning’ with Sophie Hadaway and Nia Richards. This event took place on Thursday 24th September 2020. Imagination, collaboration, adaptability, risk and resilience; dispositions we have all had to develop and practice over the past few months. As Read more…
IPDA Hong Kong hosts webinar reconsidering teacher agency and professionalism
‘If you stand for nothing, you will fall for nothing’ – Teacher Agency and Professionalism Reconsidered. This IPDA Hong Kong webinar with Professor Gert Biesta, Centre for Public Education and Pedagogy, Maynooth University, took place on Tuesday 25th August 2020. Read more…
