What if schools were to allocate teachers their own budget to manage their own development? As professionals, they could choose whether this is spent on training / cover / resources. Would this work? #education #edusky #EdD #learning #research #teacherresesrcher #PD #development #autonomy #agency

Does a professional discussion need to take place in a professional venue? Does environment affect the value of professional dialogue? If we carried out professional development during a walk in a park, is it no longer professional? Could be good for wellbeing though #education #professional

How much time should elapse for an effective reflection? Schön advocates for reflection 'in action' and 'on action', but how long does it take for an 'in' to become an 'on'? Is there a too soon and a too long?
#edusky #education #reflection #reflect #criticalreflection #EdD #teacher #teacherresesrch

How can teachers meaningfully balance the demands of curriculum accountability with the professional autonomy needed to foster innovative and responsive classroom practice?#TeacherVoice #EducationResearch #CurriculumForWales
#TeacherAgency
#ProfessionalAutonomy
#EdChat #ReflectivePractice #EdD

Should teacher researchers be choosing their own topic of research? I think they should, can anyone give a compelling reason why they should align more closely to the school's priorities? #education #edusky #EdD #learning #research #teacherresesrcher #PL #PD #development #autonomy #agency

I've lost count of how many times I laugh in a day... surely that counts for something?
#primary #teacher #education #classroom #relationships #wellbeing #edusky #learning #EdD

For all those who are beginning the academic year with their new class tomorrow! #teacher #edusky #educate #educator #primary #secondary #wales #school #schools #teachers

👨‍🏫Whilst discussing the school's ethos of distributed leadership I briefly wondered how many teachers actually want the opportunity and experience and how many would prefer to step away from leadership opportunities. Would some prefer to have less agency and follow another authority figure? 🤔🤔 #edu

Why does background reading raise more questions than it answer?
#EdD #PHDlife #Edutwitter #Edusky
#doctorate #thesis #writing #student #reading #academic #academia #education #eduteacher

As the summer holidays come to an end, I've been reflecting on my achievements; lit review completed and many memories made with my family.

Although I do wonder if I am 'refreshed and recharged' ready to go back to school. 😅😴