Professional Development in Education
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Just published online - The impact of professional development on elementary teachers’ self-efficacy and interest in data science education by Danielle Herro & Matthew Madison.
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The impact of professional development on elementary teachers’ self-efficacy and interest in data science education
This mixed-methods study explores the impact of professional development (PD) on 29 elementary teachers’ self-efficacy and interest in teaching data science. The PD was offered in the Southeastern ...
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February 19, 2026 at 9:02 AM
Just published online - The impact of professional development on elementary teachers’ self-efficacy and interest in data science education by Danielle Herro & Matthew Madison.
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Just published online, the Open Access Article - The school community in developing teachers’ digital competence by Maarit Oikarinen, Sari Havu-Nuutinen, Susanna Pöntinen & Juho Kaleva Oikarinen.
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The school community in developing teachers’ digital competence
School communities play a significant role in teachers’ continuous professional development (CPD). This study investigates how conditions within a school community enable primary school teachers’ p...
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February 17, 2026 at 9:50 AM
Just published online, the Open Access Article - The school community in developing teachers’ digital competence by Maarit Oikarinen, Sari Havu-Nuutinen, Susanna Pöntinen & Juho Kaleva Oikarinen.
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Just published online - When policy pressures practice: unpacking LETRS as a mandated professional development by
Laurie ‘Darian’ Thrailkill, Marjorie W. Rowe & Melissa J. Wrenn.
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Laurie ‘Darian’ Thrailkill, Marjorie W. Rowe & Melissa J. Wrenn.
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When policy pressures practice: unpacking LETRS as a mandated professional development
The Science of Reading (SoR) movement has become dominant in recent literacy policy and practice, leading to widespread adoption of structured literacy approaches and professional development (PD) ...
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February 17, 2026 at 9:32 AM
Just published online - When policy pressures practice: unpacking LETRS as a mandated professional development by
Laurie ‘Darian’ Thrailkill, Marjorie W. Rowe & Melissa J. Wrenn.
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Laurie ‘Darian’ Thrailkill, Marjorie W. Rowe & Melissa J. Wrenn.
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If you are a supervisor, you can make a nomination for the 2026 IPDA Thesis and Dissertation Awards.
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Supervisors can make a nomination for the IPDA Thesis and Dissertation Awards. IPDA are offering these two prestigious awards to recognise academic excellence in professional learning.
For details of eligibility and submission please visit: ipda.org.uk/apply-for-th...
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February 16, 2026 at 9:37 AM
If you are a supervisor, you can make a nomination for the 2026 IPDA Thesis and Dissertation Awards.
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Just published online, the Open Access Article - What’s the hype of the year? Value creation in principals’ professional development by Mette Liljenberg & Stina Jerdborg. Read and download for free @ bit.ly/4awGLr4
What’s the hype of the year? Value creation in principals’ professional development
In our ever-changing world, principals must continuously update their knowledge and acquire competencies to support transformation of local practices. To meet this challenge, principals’ profession...
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February 13, 2026 at 7:36 AM
Just published online, the Open Access Article - What’s the hype of the year? Value creation in principals’ professional development by Mette Liljenberg & Stina Jerdborg. Read and download for free @ bit.ly/4awGLr4
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New two-part episode in our Emerging Researcher podcast series, giving some great advice to those looking to attend and present at conferences, including the IPDA conference.
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February 13, 2026 at 7:32 AM
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There is still time to submit a proposal for the Emerging Researcher Forum for the @ipda-prof-learn.bsky.social 2026 International Conference.
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📢 Call for papers for our Emerging Researcher Forum! Share your research at our pre-conference event in a 20-minute presentation exploring this year's theme: Mapping Frontiers in Professional Learning. Read full details and submit here ipda.org.uk/pre-conferen... #IPDA2026
February 11, 2026 at 7:26 AM
There is still time to submit a proposal for the Emerging Researcher Forum for the @ipda-prof-learn.bsky.social 2026 International Conference.
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Listen to the latest @ipda-prof-learn.bsky.social podcast episode which is part of its Emerging Researcher Series.
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New two-part episode in our Emerging Researcher podcast series, giving some great advice to those looking to attend and present at conferences, including the IPDA conference.
Listen and submit your abstract for the Emerging Researcher Forum: ipda.org.uk/ipda-interna...
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February 10, 2026 at 9:19 AM
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📢 Call for papers for our Emerging Researcher Forum! Share your research at our pre-conference event in a 20-minute presentation exploring this year's theme: Mapping Frontiers in Professional Learning. Read full details and submit here ipda.org.uk/pre-conferen... #IPDA2026
February 9, 2026 at 7:35 AM
There is still time to submit a proposal for the Emerging Researcher Forum for the @ipda-prof-learn.bsky.social 2026 International Conference.
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February 9, 2026 at 7:33 AM
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@pdiejournal.bsky.social is the SSCI rated academic journal of the International Professional Development Association. It has a current Impact Factor of 2.1. More information about
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February 9, 2026 at 7:31 AM
@pdiejournal.bsky.social is the SSCI rated academic journal of the International Professional Development Association. It has a current Impact Factor of 2.1. More information about
@ipda-prof-learn.bsky.social @ ipda.org.uk
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Just published online - Middle leaders and research-informed professional learning: from beginner teacher to expert colleague by Jemima Davey & Jane Chambers. More information @ bit.ly/4aEITOM
Middle leaders and research-informed professional learning: from beginner teacher to expert colleague
The empirical research presented in this article interrogates the influence of research-informed practice in the mentoring of beginner teachers and the longitudinal impact of embedding a research c...
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February 9, 2026 at 7:29 AM
Just published online - Middle leaders and research-informed professional learning: from beginner teacher to expert colleague by Jemima Davey & Jane Chambers. More information @ bit.ly/4aEITOM
Just published online, the Open Access Article - The leadership paradox: navigating leadership dilemmas at different levels in professional learning communities by Catriona Oates. Read and download for free @ bit.ly/4qt3k6b
The leadership paradox: navigating leadership dilemmas at different levels in professional learning communities
Professional learning communities (PLCs) are often positioned as a means of collaborative, situated professional learning and an opportunity for the development of a horizontal structure that might...
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February 9, 2026 at 7:26 AM
Just published online, the Open Access Article - The leadership paradox: navigating leadership dilemmas at different levels in professional learning communities by Catriona Oates. Read and download for free @ bit.ly/4qt3k6b
Listen to the latest @ipda-prof-learn.bsky.social podcast episode which is part of its Emerging Researcher Series.
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New two-part episode in our Emerging Researcher podcast series, giving some great advice to those looking to attend and present at conferences, including the IPDA conference.
Listen and submit your abstract for the Emerging Researcher Forum: ipda.org.uk/ipda-interna...
Listen and submit your abstract for the Emerging Researcher Forum: ipda.org.uk/ipda-interna...
February 6, 2026 at 7:52 AM
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Just published online, the Open Access Article - From support to strategy: middle leaders’ roles in fostering teachers’ professional learning and development in schools by Donnie Adams, Jayanti S. Sothinathan & Norfariza Mohd Radzi Read and download for free @ bit.ly/4caOJsk
From support to strategy: middle leaders’ roles in fostering teachers’ professional learning and development in schools
This study examined the leadership practices of middle leaders with a particular focus on three roles: staff development, supervision, and strategy. The aim was to explore how these roles, together...
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February 5, 2026 at 9:48 AM
Just published online, the Open Access Article - From support to strategy: middle leaders’ roles in fostering teachers’ professional learning and development in schools by Donnie Adams, Jayanti S. Sothinathan & Norfariza Mohd Radzi Read and download for free @ bit.ly/4caOJsk
Just published online, the Open Access Article - Enhancing practitioner research in school settings: insights from close-to-practice partnerships by Kate Mawson & Rebekah Gear. Read and download for free @ bit.ly/45NstAU
Enhancing practitioner research in school settings: insights from close-to-practice partnerships
This article presents a case study on the development and implementation of Close-to-Practice (CtP) research partnerships at a UK university, designed to enhance teacher professional learning throu...
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February 5, 2026 at 9:46 AM
Just published online, the Open Access Article - Enhancing practitioner research in school settings: insights from close-to-practice partnerships by Kate Mawson & Rebekah Gear. Read and download for free @ bit.ly/45NstAU
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February 5, 2026 at 9:23 AM
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@pdiejournal.bsky.social is the SSCI rated academic journal of the International Professional Development Association. It has a current Impact Factor of 2.1. More information about
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February 3, 2026 at 7:52 AM
@pdiejournal.bsky.social is the SSCI rated academic journal of the International Professional Development Association. It has a current Impact Factor of 2.1. More information about
@ipda-prof-learn.bsky.social @ ipda.org.uk
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Just published online, the Open Access Article - Examining principals’ practices for identifying and nurturing middle leadership by Ryan Dunn & Pauline Thompson. Read and download for free @ bit.ly/4t774fX
Examining principals’ practices for identifying and nurturing middle leadership
This study investigates how principals, as instructional leaders, support the identification and development of middle leaders in schools. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 13 experien...
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February 2, 2026 at 9:28 AM
Just published online, the Open Access Article - Examining principals’ practices for identifying and nurturing middle leadership by Ryan Dunn & Pauline Thompson. Read and download for free @ bit.ly/4t774fX
The next IPDA Ireland Journal Club will take place on the 12 February
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📚 IPDA Ireland's Journal Club is back and in this fifth session we will explore transformative teacher CPD models - examining border crossing journeys, contradictions and possibilities in professional development. Register - ipda.org.uk/12-february-... #TeacherCPD #CPD
January 30, 2026 at 7:31 AM
The next IPDA Ireland Journal Club will take place on the 12 February
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There is a Call for Papers for the Pre-Conference Event at the
@ipda-prof-learn.bsky.social 2026 International Conference
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📢 Call for papers for our Emerging Researcher Forum! Share your research at our pre-conference event in a 20-minute presentation exploring this year's theme: Mapping Frontiers in Professional Learning. Read full details and submit here ipda.org.uk/pre-conferen... #IPDA2026
January 29, 2026 at 7:20 AM
There is a Call for Papers for the Pre-Conference Event at the
@ipda-prof-learn.bsky.social 2026 International Conference
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The next IPDA Ireland Journal Club will take place on the 12 February
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📚 IPDA Ireland's Journal Club is back and in this fifth session we will explore transformative teacher CPD models - examining border crossing journeys, contradictions and possibilities in professional development. Register - ipda.org.uk/12-february-... #TeacherCPD #CPD
January 28, 2026 at 7:26 AM
The next IPDA Ireland Journal Club will take place on the 12 February
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There is a Call for papers for the Pre-Conference Event at the @ipda-prof-learn.bsky.social 2026 International Conference
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📢 Call for papers for our Emerging Researcher Forum! Share your research at our pre-conference event in a 20-minute presentation exploring this year's theme: Mapping Frontiers in Professional Learning. Read full details and submit here ipda.org.uk/pre-conferen... #IPDA2026
January 27, 2026 at 6:17 PM
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📢 ICPD 2026 Call for Abstracts! Join IPDA Morocco on May 21-22 in Kenitra, Morocco for "Rethinking Professional Development in Language Teacher Education". Explore AI literacy, transformative leadership & contemporary challenges in education
Abstract deadline: Feb 15 - ipda.org.uk/21-22-may-20...
Abstract deadline: Feb 15 - ipda.org.uk/21-22-may-20...
January 26, 2026 at 11:42 AM
📢 ICPD 2026 Call for Abstracts! Join IPDA Morocco on May 21-22 in Kenitra, Morocco for "Rethinking Professional Development in Language Teacher Education". Explore AI literacy, transformative leadership & contemporary challenges in education
Abstract deadline: Feb 15 - ipda.org.uk/21-22-may-20...
Abstract deadline: Feb 15 - ipda.org.uk/21-22-may-20...
Just published online - Navigating language teacher professional development through timelining: an arts-based approach to reflective practice by Fadime Yalcin Arslan & Dilara Somuncu. More information @ bit.ly/4aabT0s
Navigating language teacher professional development through timelining: an arts-based approach to reflective practice
This study investigates the implementation of visual timelining as a transformative reflective practice and examines its potential benefits for the professional development of English language teac...
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January 23, 2026 at 7:20 AM
Just published online - Navigating language teacher professional development through timelining: an arts-based approach to reflective practice by Fadime Yalcin Arslan & Dilara Somuncu. More information @ bit.ly/4aabT0s