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PREPARING FOR HEAD OF DEPARTMENT

 1st December 2005 - £169 + vat

at Wigan Professional Development Centre, Hindley

 

 
WHO WILL BENEFIT?
 
Teachers considering applying and who wish to become a head of department
 
 
WHAT WILL THE EVENT COVER?
 
This event is for those teachers who are contemplating becoming head of department.  As well as giving practical advice on making an application and achieving success at interviews, it will enable delegates to look at the current role of the head of department in schools today and to consider the management skills that are required. 
 
WHAT WILL BE THE OUTCOME OF THE EVENT?
 On completion delegates should have:
 
·         An understanding of how teachers can apply for head of department posts in schools
·         Knowledge about the current role of the head of department today
·         An awareness of the leadership and management skills head of departments need to develop especially those concerned with managing staff
·         An understanding of how to successfully build the management team
Developing Lesson Observation Skills

 13th  December 2005 – Wigan PDC

£169 + vat

 

 
Who will benefit?
 
This fast paced, interactive event, led by an experienced & practicing OFSTED Inspector, is intended for senior, middle & aspiring managers who are responsible for monitoring the quality of teaching on a departmental or school basis.
 
 
What will the event cover?
 
Monitoring the quality of teaching and learning is an important issue if schools are going to share good practice in order to raise standards and as part of performance management.  Middle and senior managers require excellent lesson observation skills if they are to monitor the quality of teaching in a professional and supportive way.  This course will examine the key issues surrounding the monitoring of teaching and, using recorded video material, develop practical lesson observation skills.  It is intended for middle and senior managers in schools who are responsible for monitoring the quality of teaching on a departmental or school basis.    
 
What will be the outcomes of the event? 
On completion delegates should have:
 
R           An awareness of the key issues surrounding the monitoring of teaching in schools today
R           Knowledge of how to develop a framework for observing lessons in a positive and supportive way
R           An opportunity to develop practical lesson observation skills in order to monitor teaching successfully
R       An understanding of how to provide developmental feedback to colleagues
To book call 0845 125 9010 or email fionam@christopherswann.com