‘Challenge and support’: the role of the critical friend in continuing professional development |
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Authors: | Gary Holden |
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Institution: | St John's RC Comprehensive School , Gravesend and Canterbury Christ Church College , Kent |
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Abstract: | Abstract In this paper, the writer, a senior teacher in a comprehensive school, describes his role as a critical friend to two teachers who were undertaking self‐initiated action research projects as part of a school‐based, award‐bearing curriculum development scheme offered in conjunction with the local higher education institute (HEI). He concludes that such a relationship, in providing both challenge and support for colleagues who are attempting to improve practice, is a powerful vehicle for the professional development of teachers and has a positive impact on whole‐school development. |
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Keywords: | critical friend school‐based professional development self‐actualization school improvement |
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