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some sort of course - CPD for my PM targets

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messysponge · 07/07/2014 10:26

I dont really want to take a course/ qualification. I dont like to sound lazy but I have so many qualifications already - most of which I consider useless.

I have to put something for a CPD PM target for next year.I have looked at the local courses - they are all tied with MEd and such. I just want a course which has a certificate of attendence or completion on it.

Distance learning would be fine but it must be bona fide in that the school will see it as a "proper course".

I teach A level in an independent school, part time. My line manager is pushing this although I have to pay for it myself.

Does anyone know of any courses I could access which meet my needs?

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TheLateMrsLizCromwell · 07/07/2014 12:05

Could you do an A level yourself in a different but related subject so you could offer that as an additional subject?

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 07/07/2014 19:14

Why does it need to be an actual course? Could it not be something like arranging moderation sessions with another school, or working with a colleague to produce specific resources (eg to support students moving from Grade B to A, or whatever), or something?

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chocoshopoholic · 07/07/2014 19:16

Which subject do you teach?

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messysponge · 08/07/2014 06:44

Thanks for the replies. My line manager insists it must be a course.

I dont have any moderation to do. I am sole subject teacher and no coursework. I have already developed resources etc.

Other than that I dont know why it has to be a course. My line manager is dictating this.

However, I found a distance learning course on the Cambridge University site yesterday afternoon, ( Madingly College) which will fit the needs. Its certificated as a participation course, not a qualification. I have signed up. Quite a lot of money but of it keeps him quiet I am going to have to pay it.

Thanks.

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PotteringAlong · 08/07/2014 06:58

If your line manager is pushing it then school have to pay! Don't pay yourself!

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HamAndPlaques · 08/07/2014 08:01

You have to pay for your own CPD? No no no. Your line manager needs to understand that meaningful CPD and 'going on a course' are two very different things. It would be a much better use of your time to send you to another school or even a university for a day of focused observations. Maybe something on university admissions if that is a priority for your school, or examiner training?

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messysponge · 08/07/2014 08:41

PotteringAlong and HamAndPlagues - I couldnt even get a day off to go and do any observations at another school. It would not be allowed.

I couldnt getpermission to have a day off to go with my own students to a university trip when they all went and I had no classes. The teachers who went left classes in lower school and I was put on cover. Being part time, they do that in my school.

As for pay for my CPD - absolutely not. Any course I do has to be in my own time as well. Hence I have looked at Distance Leaning. I can come and do that at night afterI have finished school.

I cant really see what I am supposed to gain from it.It does feel like course for courses sake really, but thats how things are.

I wont be rocking boats. I just do as I am told, but I dont want to do a qualification because that would mean having to write the essays/take exams - and PASS THEM. Thats why I looked for a course with a simple certificate of participation or completion.

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HamAndPlaques · 08/07/2014 11:10

I'm sorry to hear that, *sp

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HamAndPlaques · 08/07/2014 11:11

Oops! Try again.

I'm sorry to hear that, sponge. It sounds like your school has a reductive view of what constitutes effective CPD. Hope that you find something appropriate.

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noblegiraffe · 08/07/2014 19:32

Do full time teachers have to pay for their CPD and do it in their own time?

If not, then your school is breaking the law.

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noblegiraffe · 08/07/2014 19:37

Anyway, osiriseducational.co.uk these people run a bunch of courses that you only need to turn up to. Any use?

What subject are you?

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