Developing Great Teachers with David Weston

09/06/22 • 48 min

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Ever wondered about the difference time makes to your teaching practice? This week David Weston from the Teacher Development Trust discusses the difference between novice and expert teachers, how teachers develop expertise in their craft and how schools can best create conditions for teachers to thrive professionally - all of which is underpinned by research. With top tips for both early careers teachers and the more seasoned professional it is well worth a listen. You can find out more about the Teacher Development Trust on their website www.TDTrust.org or follow them on Twitter @informed_edu. Click to access the Kraft and Papay (2014) paper and the DfE Standard for Teachers’ Professional Development and the TDT Culture of Improvement Review.

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