Professional+Development

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ICT goals have been an important part of the appraisal process at Pigeon Mountain Primary School. Teacher competencies in using software and hardware were surveyed at the beginning of each year. This data was used to plan PD sessions and workshops for the year.

Over the three years there has been a shift in teacher’s goals from the need to acquire basic skills in using software and hardware to being able to use new knowledge and skills to enhance student learning. This year’s goals were measurable and student centred.

Lenva’s PD time was planned each year to suit the needs, abilities and goals of the teachers and Senior Leadership Team. During the first two years Lenva supported us by training us how to use web 2 tools, with photography workshops and with inquiry planning. The third year was used was used to further refine teacher competencies by supporting teachers set up classroom wikis, other specific needs and with movie making. Workshops were utilised by all teachers with 100% of staff attending at least one workshop and 81% attending two or more workshops run by Lenva. A PD log was kept to ensure all teachers had the opportunity to develop their goals. This year Lenva trained the Senior Leadership Team on how to use Survey Monkey.

As well as Lenva’s support staff meetings and lunchtime workshops were held to train and support teachers.