Group 2: Continuous training of learning professionals
Group 2: Continuous training of learning professionals
Thematic Networking Group 2 looks at the importance of continuous professional development (CPD) for all learning professionals and the challenges involved.
It also considers how the Lifelong Learning Programme can provide such CPD opportunities.
The work of teachers, trainers and learning professionals is fundamental to the development and delivery of lifelong learning strategies throughout the UK and the EU.
The excellence of this workforce has a direct impact on the quality of teaching and learning provision. It is therefore important that learning professionals continuously improve their working practice. This can be achieved through participation in CPD.
Current discussion in the group
- What is CPD? Opportunities and challenges.
- Learning Professionals: the difficulty of finding time for professional development.
- Encouraging senior managers to release staff for CPD is crucial.
- Promotion of CPD opportunities under the LLP alongside National initiatives.
- Is there demand for accredited CPD or more flexible, non formal opportunities?
- Promotion of CPD opportunities for learning professionals in the wider community.
- Impact: how individuals evaluate the impact of CPD.
- EQF matching National Qualifications Framework.
How to get involved
If you'd like to join the group as a virtual member to receive bi-monthly updates by email on the latest group discussions and activities, then please contact Thematicgroup2@ecotec.com
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