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Professional Development in Education @pdiejournal.bsky.social · Jan 6
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November 23, 2025 at 11:37 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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November 23, 2025 at 11:35 AM
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Our sister journal PRACTICE is offering 5 Writing Fellowships for 2026.
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ipda-prof-learn.bsky.social International Professional Development Association @ipda-prof-learn.bsky.social · 9d
Applications open! Our journal 'Practice' is offering 5 Writing Fellowships for 2026 to support practice-based educators in shaping a key article for publication. Includes a funded 2-day writing retreat + mentoring. Apply by 14 Feb 2026 - ipda.org.uk/practice-wri...
November 21, 2025 at 7:23 AM
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Just published online, the Open Access Article - Leadership for learning as a tool for professional learning and improvement: a methodological analysis of the leadership for learning questionnaire by Sue Swaffield & Panayiotis Antoniou. Read and download for free @ bit.ly/4o47IqI
Leadership for learning as a tool for professional learning and improvement: a methodological analysis of the leadership for learning questionnaire
The article focuses on the evaluation of a school self-evaluation questionnaire originally developed for the Leadership for Learning (LfL) Carpe Vitam (CV) programme and subsequently used extensive...
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November 20, 2025 at 7:57 AM
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Just published online - Integrating generative AI into language teachers’ professional development: a longitudinal study using the synthesis of qualitative data (SQD) model by Keyi Zhou, Hongyun Deng, Hong Ching Chan & Chin-Hsi Lin. More information @ bit.ly/3LFAEIt
Integrating generative AI into language teachers’ professional development: a longitudinal study using the synthesis of qualitative data (SQD) model
This longitudinal study investigates how effectively a structured professional-development program supported language teachers’ integration of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) into their ...
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November 19, 2025 at 7:34 AM
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Just published online - Beyond static traits: the development of multidimensional adaptive expertise across expert language teachers’ careers by Jiarui Zhao, Dingfang Shu, Beilei Wang & Shanshan Yang. More information @ bit.ly/48mi5Sf
Beyond static traits: the development of multidimensional adaptive expertise across expert language teachers’ careers
Teachers’ adaptive expertise (AE) is increasingly considered a strategic competence amidst ever-changing professional landscapes. Although current AE research yields rich findings into how teachers...
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November 19, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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The next @ipda-prof-learn.bsky.social Spotlight Session takes place on the 4th December.
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ipda-prof-learn.bsky.social International Professional Development Association @ipda-prof-learn.bsky.social · 5d
📚 PhD or MA researcher? Join us on 4 Dec 2025 (6–7pm) for an IPDA Spotlight Session on the literature review. 👇
This event is free to attend! Find out more and register here - ipda.org.uk/4-december-2...
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November 19, 2025 at 7:22 AM
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Just published online - ‘I can lean on all of you’: teacher leaders cultivating pedagogical resistance by Naomi Fair. More information @ bit.ly/3LKUFgH
‘I can lean on all of you’: teacher leaders cultivating pedagogical resistance
Without critical professional development opportunities, teacher leaders can sustain the exclusion and marginalisation of disabled students, particularly those who experience marginalisation at the...
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November 18, 2025 at 7:35 AM
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Find out more about the PRACTICE 2026 Writing Fellowships
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ipda-prof-learn.bsky.social International Professional Development Association @ipda-prof-learn.bsky.social · 9d
Applications open! Our journal 'Practice' is offering 5 Writing Fellowships for 2026 to support practice-based educators in shaping a key article for publication. Includes a funded 2-day writing retreat + mentoring. Apply by 14 Feb 2026 - ipda.org.uk/practice-wri...
November 18, 2025 at 7:31 AM
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Become a member of @ipda-prof-learn.bsky.social and receive the SSCI rated @pdiejournal.bsky.social and our sister journal PRACTICE as part of the membership package. Sign up @ bit.ly/2Lje7hg
November 15, 2025 at 9:27 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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November 15, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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ipda-prof-learn.bsky.social International Professional Development Association @ipda-prof-learn.bsky.social · 9d
Thank you to all involved in this two-part IPDA Podcast aimed at emerging researchers. Louise speaks with colleagues about engaging in academic conferences with, lots of great information from abstracts to networking. Listen on our 2026 conference page:
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November 15, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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Just one day to go until the @ipda-prof-learn.bsky.social Researchers' Retreat.
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ipda-prof-learn.bsky.social International Professional Development Association @ipda-prof-learn.bsky.social · Oct 23
Join us on 15 Nov for our popular Researchers' Retreat. Aimed at early career researchers, doctoral and masters students, it is a great opportunity to block out some time to work on your project whilst checking in with the group through the day. Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
November 14, 2025 at 7:29 AM
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Listen to the latest @ipda-prof-learn.bsky.social podcast episode with Stuart Mitchell and Lizana Oberholzer discussing the upcoming @ipda-prof-learn.bsky.social 2026 conference theme
ipda-prof-learn.bsky.social International Professional Development Association @ipda-prof-learn.bsky.social · 12d
In our latest podcast episode Stuart Mitchell and Lizana Oberholzer reflect on the upcoming 2026 conference theme. Listen to the full episode on our website or on Spotify. ipda.org.uk/podcast/
November 13, 2025 at 7:29 AM
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Just published online, the Open Access Article - Middle leaders’ principled relational facilitation practices for mathematics teacher learning by Rebekah Elliott & Hannah Nieman. Read and download for free @ bit.ly/4qVPVEU
Middle leaders’ principled relational facilitation practices for mathematics teacher learning
This study examines how middle leaders – teachers who support their colleagues’ learning while maintaining instructional responsibilities – facilitate professional learning (PL). Through a qualitat...
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November 12, 2025 at 7:27 AM
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Listen to the @ipda-prof-learn.bsky.social Conference Podcast Conversation
ipda-prof-learn.bsky.social International Professional Development Association @ipda-prof-learn.bsky.social · 15d
Something for the weekend? You may enjoy this IPDA conference podcast conversation - find out about the 2026 conference theme, why we're going over to Ireland, the emerging researcher forum and much more.
👉 Listen on Spotify here: open.spotify.com/episode/7AMX...
November 10, 2025 at 7:12 AM
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November 9, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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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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November 9, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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November 3, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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Proposal in preparation! #LangsLeadScot
pdiejournal.bsky.social Professional Development in Education @pdiejournal.bsky.social · 21d
Please note the deadline for submitting proposals for the 2026 LfPL Symposium has been extended until the 16th November.
Learn more about the symposium’s guiding theme and proposal guidelines at lfplsymposium.org/proposals/.
November 9, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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The next IPDA Scotland Professional Learning Research Network meeting will take place on the 18th November
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ipda-prof-learn.bsky.social International Professional Development Association @ipda-prof-learn.bsky.social · 27d
Join IPDA Scotland for the next Professional Learning Research Network meeting, which will be led by Prof Gary Husband, University of Sunderland. We will look at how the experience and knowledge of the practice-based researcher can shape their research. ipda.org.uk/18-november-...
November 7, 2025 at 9:50 AM
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The next @ipda-prof-learn.bsky.social Researchers' Retreat will take place on the 15th November.
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ipda-prof-learn.bsky.social International Professional Development Association @ipda-prof-learn.bsky.social · Oct 23
Join us on 15 Nov for our popular Researchers' Retreat. Aimed at early career researchers, doctoral and masters students, it is a great opportunity to block out some time to work on your project whilst checking in with the group through the day. Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
November 6, 2025 at 7:25 AM
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The next IPDA Ireland Event will take place on the 13th November.
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ipda-prof-learn.bsky.social International Professional Development Association @ipda-prof-learn.bsky.social · Oct 16
Join IPDA Ireland on 13 Nov 2025 for a member meet and greet session coupled with an abstract clinic, helping you to understand our 2026 conference theme and gain guidance on writing a strong, impactful proposal. Find out more: ipda.org.uk/irelandmeeta...
November 5, 2025 at 10:23 AM
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New article published by @htenuk.bsky.social co-Chairs @victoriacrooks.bsky.social and @lauralondo1017.bsky.social and our greatly missed former committee member Helen Snelson exploring the impact of subject-specific #mentoring on #historyteacher #mentors.

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November 3, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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Just published online - An exploration of the communicative, relational, and dialogic practices of middle leaders for teacher professional learning in four Irish primary schools by Tríona Cunnane, Alan Gorman & Catherine Furlong. More information @ bit.ly/48V7LS0
An exploration of the communicative, relational, and dialogic practices of middle leaders for teacher professional learning in four Irish primary schools
This paper examines how middle leaders (MLs) in Irish primary schools lead and facilitate professional learning (PL) within the cultural, material, and social conditions of their schools. Drawing o...
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November 3, 2025 at 7:37 AM