Making Professional Development Work in the Classroom: 40 Practical Sessions from the Edu Book Club

In a rapidly changing educational landscape, it is more important than ever for teachers to stay informed and adaptable. This exciting text builds on the original Edu-Book Club and helps teachers and school leaders to navigate the wealth of evidence-based Continuing Professional Development (CPD) by bringing together key publications, podcasts, blogs, and other resources on teaching, showing how the ideas and research can be translated into everyday classroom practice.

Focusing on innovative practices, emerging technologies, and critical issues facing educators and an increased emphasis on equity, inclusivity, and social and emotional learning, the book provides practical solutions to help educators enhance their teaching practices and positively impact student success.

Each chapter examines a key publication or resource and covers:

• The rationale for choosing that title or resourceAn interview with the author
• A summary of the key ideas
• Key takeaways and implications for classroom practice

With an accompanying website featuring the video interviews and additional resources, accessible at https://glt-alwayslearning.co.uk/posts/glt-friends-book-club-edu-book-club, this will be a valuable resource for teachers and school leaders at all stages of their careers.

Rhiannon Rainbow is an author and currently working as Deputy Headteacher for Inclusion for the Greenshaw Learning Trust in Gloucester. She co-founded the GLT & Friends Book Club with Dave Tushingham in 2020.

Dave Tushingham is an author and is currently working as Lead Practitioner for the Greenshaw Learning Trust in Bristol. He co-founded the GLT & Friends Book Club with Rhiannon Rainbow in 2020.