Data: Kath explains her research into CPD and how we can improve teacher and student development. Teaching and Learning: David Weston from the Teacher Development Trust explains how to improve CPD in schools and research the TDT has done. Pupils Causing Concern: This week we talk about your bad CPD experiences! AOB: Next episode we’ll be discussing the role of games in the classroom with Ellie Dix from The Dark Imp. Links: http://tdtrust.org/http://tdtrust.org/cpdconnectupSupport this show <a target="_blank" rel="payment" href="http://supporter.acast.com/non-contact-time">http://supporter.acast.com/non-contact-time</a>. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Meeting 6 - Gamification and The Dark Imp

A podcast for those interested in all aspects of teaching. Each week Kath and Hannah will be discussing articles in the news, teaching and learning strategies, funny stories about students and promoting the efforts of some of the UKs best teachers! Our podcast is structured like a staff meeting. We talk about: Data: debating current media and news articles about teaching or education. Teaching and Learning: Discussing different behaviour and teaching &amp; learning strategies to support class teachers and TAs. Pupils Causing Concern: Funny stories from the classroom or the staff room! AOB: Providing the opportunity to give a shoutout to your favourite teacher, colleague or leader and promote those who are exceptional educators and support staff. If you have a story you'd like us to cover, or any opinions on the topics we cover, email us at noncontacttime@gmail.com. If you want to appear on the podcast or provide some information for us to read out, check out our twitter for new updates on each episode!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/non-contact-time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.