From Planning to Practice: Mastering Professional Development Design

Episode 225: In this episode of Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, I’m joined by Stuart Welsh to explore what it takes to design effective professional development sessions that truly make an impact.We discuss the thought processes behind planning professional development episodes, the models that can scaffold effective session design, common mistakes to avoid, and the essential ingredients for creating professional development that resonates with teachers and leads to lasting change.Whether you're a school leader, professional development facilitator, or teacher interested in improving how professional learning is delivered, this conversation is packed with practical insights and reflections from Stuart’s experience.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing on your favourite platform, leaving a review, or supporting us via ko-fi.com/tdape. Join the conversation on our Discord server and never miss an unseen question submission!