Goldsmiths Teachers Centre Newsletter Issue 8 March 2013
Introduction
What is Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Good CPD challenges teachers to reflect on and analyse their
practice, it helps individuals to develop their knowledge and understanding to deliver exciting and interesting lessons for
children. It’s more than a one off session, it's not about "tips for teachers", but rather sustained activity, with a specific
focus that enables teachers to develop in the classroom. This type of activity usually attracts more formal
qualifications. Further qualifications for teachers can range from short course certification, to masters units or doctorate
study. A strong culture of CPD in your school has the potential to retain newly qualified teachers, enthuse experienced
teachers and deepen understanding. We have lots of opportunities to enable individuals to further their learning.
Maybe our MA School-based Education or PhD in Art Practice and Learning catches your eye? If you would like to find
out more about any of our programmes or events, please get in touch.
Emma Snowden Head of Goldsmiths Teachers Centre
MA School-based Education
Primary NQT Programme
Flexible and relevant to school-based practice, this brand new MA is
designed to specifically meet teachers’ busy schedules and further
professional development. We invite you come to our next Open Day on
Wednesday, 27th March 2013 and attend a presentation and Q&A
session at 5.30pm with Dr Anna Carlile. <ON-LINE INFORMATION>
02/05/2013 |Assessment And Report Writing | You will explore how you
can use your assessments to write an effective and meaningful report for
parents. Participants need to bring their Induction Observation 2 and the
format of report used in their school <ON-LINE INFORMATION>
The National Scholarships Fund
Teachers and special educational needs (SEN) support staff will be able to
bid for funds from the scheme worth up to £2 million to deepen their
subject knowledge and develop their skills. For the third year running,
teachers can bid for up to £3,500. For the second year, SEN staff can bid
for up to £2,000 <ON-LINE INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS>
The application window, which opens for 3 weeks from 8 April, will offer
funding to teachers in the 4 priority subjects of English, mathematics,
science and SEN. We have CPD opportunities available in all four priority
subject areas. If you would like to discuss these and learn more, with and
from each other, about the application process come to our drop in
session on Tuesday 16th April 2013 5.00pm - 6.30pm. This is a free session
for teachers in partnership schools to share ideas and support each other
through the application process. <REGISTER YOUR INTEREST HERE>
Secondary NQT Programme
09/05/13 |Being a form tutor | You will explore what being a form tutor
might mean and consider how you will foster positive communication
between yourself and the pupils in your tutor group <ON-LINE
INFORMATION>
Conference: Creativity against the odds
Primary Mentor Training
Our training is divided into three days: Stage 1 Day 1, Stage 2 Day 1 and
Stage 2 Day 2. Each stage must be completed in order before proceeding.
Stage 1 and Stage 2 are free for Goldsmiths partnership schools. The next
STAGE 1 training day will take place on Thursday 2nd May 2013. STAGE 2
DAY 1 will take place on Wednesday 1st May 2013 and STAGE 2 DAY 2 on
Wednesday 5th June 2013. <ON-LINE INFORMATION>
Education is most effective when young people are actively involved in
leading and shaping it, taking responsibility for their own learning and
playing an active leadership role in school life. Goldsmiths Educational
Studies Department possesses an excellent reputation for energetic spirit
and creativity. This comes from our commitment to social justice and
inclusion and the contribution education can make to their realisation.
If you share these values and have an interest in education in its broadest
sense then our 2013 Education Conference at Goldsmiths: Creativity
against the odds will provide an opportunity to discuss and explore issues
in education. This will event will take place on Thursday 27th June 2013.
<REGISTER YOUR INTEREST HERE> and we will send you an information
pack.
PhD in Art Practice and Learning
Mentor Training on New Teachers’ Standards
"… really useful as I wasn’t too sure as a first time
mentor. I will start formal observations of trainees
against the standards" >
"A well planned and informative session. Thank
you!"
Our Centre for the Arts and Learning is well known for its Artist-Teacher
MA. We are now launching an innovative part-practice/part-theory PhD
Programme in Art and Learning from September 2013. Applications are
now invited. This is an exciting opportunity to engage in research that
combines visual practice and writing to explore relations between art and
learning. Students will engage in research that explores dialogical relations
between art practice and learning with a view to expanding understanding
of what both can become. It is anticipated that such research will
contribute to developing inquiry into practice and learning communities.
The programme is offered as part-time or full-time. Full details please
contact Professor Dennis Atkinson|d.atkinson@gold.ac.uk or our research
administrator Myrna Felix |m.felix@gold.ac.uk
<ON-LINE INFORMATION>
"This session really probed the issues, lots of
analysis, high level of discussion and very
rewarding for a twilight"
To introduce colleagues to the New Teachers’ Standards we designed
introductory sessions for colleagues in partnership schools. 100% of
participant evaluations rated these twilight sessions as good or better. If
you haven’t been able to attend but would like to find out more, please
<REGISTER YOUR INTEREST>
Activities for Schools and Colleges
CPD in the News
“Keep your career moving with Continuous Professional Development”.
Keeping pace with changes can help you stand out – and the rewards don't
end there. Emma Snowden discusses the benefits of a CPD course in The
Independent. <CLICK HERE> to read the full article.
A number of resources and activities are available to help schools and
colleges give their students a taste of university life. For more information,
contact our Outreach team <ON-LINE INFORMATION>
Events at Goldsmiths
CPD on Demand
Events ranging from recitals and degree shows to conferences and film
screenings take place regularly at Goldsmiths. The majority of which are
open to the public and free of charge. <ON-LINE INFORMATION>
Open Days | Wednesday 27 March 2013 | 2pm – 6pm
Come and talk to Educational Studies staff in the Richard Hoggart Building
Our teachers are drawn from a wide range of professional and educational
backgrounds. They support a diverse and exciting educational experience
and provide a broad research profile. Some of them may be available to
offer bespoke training in your school. For more information please contact
teacherscentre@gold.ac.uk and let us know which areas of expertise you
are interested in.
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The Goldsmiths Teachers Centre is part of the Department of Educational Studies. It offers CPD, Certificates, Diplomas, MA and Research
provision focused on the needs of schools. Its aim is to provide a dynamic space and learning opportunities for pupils, teachers, lecturers and
adults working with children to access higher education and continue to learn. By working closely with colleagues in school we want to support
teachers’ career development and pupils’ progress. Our teachers are drawn from a wide range of professional and educational backgrounds,
which supports a diverse and exciting educational experience and provides a broad research profile. Please get in touch if you have specific
projects you would like to develop in your schools. For more information, please contact us or visit our website:
Emma Snowden │Head of Goldsmiths Teachers Centre │e.snowden@gold.ac.uk
Laurence Connor │ Administrator 020 7919 7326 │teacherscentre@gold.ac.uk
http://www.gold.ac.uk/educational-studies/teacherscentre/