The effects of high-quality professional development on teachers and students

Professional development, Reports, Retention, Stress and wellbeing

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The effects of high-quality professional development on teachers and students

Date: 2020

Author/s: Fletcher-Wood, H. and Zuccollo, J

Keywords: Professional development; meta-analysis; professional development trials

Summary:

This EPI review synthesises evidence from EEF trials and other research on how high-quality professional development and continuous professional development (CPD) support teacher retention and wellbeing. The report notes that most trials offered qualitative process evaluations of teacher experiences and identifies evidence-based approaches to CPD that support teacher retention.

Reference: Fletcher-Wood, H. and Zuccollo, J. (2020). The effects of high-quality professional development on teachers and students. A rapid review and meta-analysis. Wellcome, Education Policy Institute and Ambition Institute

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