A continuous learning cycle

Whether you're a teacher or a school leader, the High Quality Professional Learning Cycle will keep you on track throughout your professional learning journey.

Professional learning cycle HIGH QUALITY PROFESSIONAL LEARNING CYCLE Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 Identify professional learning need Select and undertake learning Apply and refine learning Evaluate overall impact Learn more Learn more Learn more Learn more

HQPL learning cycle HIGH QUALITY PROFESSIONAL LEARNING CYCLE Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 Identify professional learning need Select and undertake learning Apply and refine learning Evaluate overall impact Learn more Learn more Learn more Learn more

Professional learning guides

Prepare to use the High Quality Professional Learning Cycle with these handy guides for teachers and school leaders. Then move on to our implementation guides when you're ready to put your plan into action!

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  1. ThisHigh Quality Professional Learning Cycle template supports teachers to consider and reflect on their professional learning and supplement their PD conversations.

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  1. Enabling the High Quality Professional Learning Cycle helps leaders reflect on the staff learning culture in their school/setting.

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  1. Read the Enabling High Quality Professional Learning - practical guide to understand your role as a leader in supporting teachers through the four stages of the ongoing professional learning process.

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Ready to implement? Try these guides

Video case studies

Explore a range of approaches to implementing a culture of high quality professional learning as part of the everyday life of your school.

Evidence base

HQPL infographic Your 7 top insights about professional learning 2,215 survey responses Explore 90 70 50 30 10 After professional learning 76% a wanted to change something in their teaching of leaders are involved in the professional learning of their school Only 100% 70% 90% 50% 30% 10% Common barriers to accessing professional learning Casual and relief teachers Early childhood teachers Rural and remote teachers Isolation Time Common to Rural and remote teachers AND Early childhood teachers is the shortage of Casual relief teachers 64% undertook 4 or more activities 27% of casual or relief teachers reported - no activities - isolation from PL Professional learning undertaken by teachers Top 4 approaches to professional learning Attended course in person 28% Professional reading 13% Online learning 12% Professional conversations 12% Effective alternatives to "going to a course". Professional learning focused on Content and subject 34% Assessment 33% Student learning and teaching 15% Considerations for professional learning selection Matched my development needs Suited the learning needs of my students It would give me practical things to try Teacher Activities that contribute to school's needs and aims Ensure all teachers are undertaking quality PL Teachers preferto take PL activities together School leader 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

HQPL infographic Your 7 top insights about professional learning 2,215 responses Explore 90% 70% 50% 30% 10% After professional learning 76% a wanted to change something in their teaching of leaders are involved inthe professional learning of their school Only 100% 80% 60% 40% 20% Common barriers to professional learning Casual and relief teachers Early childhood teachers Rural andremote teachers Isolation Time Common to Rural and remote teachers AND Early childhood teachers is the shortage of Casual relief teachers Professional learningundertaken by teachers 64% undertook 4 or more activities 27% of casual or relief teachers reported - no activities - isolation from PL Top 4 forms to professional learning Attended course in person 28% Professional reading 13% Online learning 12% Professional conversations 12% Effective alternatives to "going to a course". Professional learning focused on Content and subject 34% Assessment 33% Student learning and teaching 15% Considerations for professional learning selection Matched my development needs Suited the learning needs of my students It would give me practical things to try Teacher Activities that contribute to school's needs and aims Ensure all teachers are undertaking quality PL Teachers preferto take PL activities together School leader 5 of 7

2018 Findings report

Exploring the opportunities and challenges of teacher professional learning in the early childhood, casual/relief and rural/remote teaching contexts

2017 Summary findings report

Uncovering the current state of professional learning for teachers

Standards-aligned learning

Illustration of Practice, with focus area 5.1. Recommended for Proficient teachers.

Australian Professional Standards for Teachers

Illustrations of Practice

Short videos that demonstrate the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers in action, across a range of contexts and career stages. Analyse other teachers' practice, reflect on your own, or share and discuss with colleagues.

Two teachers discuss in front of a whiteboard. The teacher on the left is holding a whiteboard marker. The other teacher is holding a stack of papers that both of them are referring to.

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My Induction app

Access expert advice and engage in activities to help your development at the start of your teaching career.

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Standard 4

Student Wellbeing Hub

The Student Wellbeing Hub contains free, self-paced and certificated professional learning courses on a range of key topics for schools. The Student Wellbeing Hub has been developed by Education Services Australia (ESA) for the Australian Government Department of Education.

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Standard 5

Feedback resources

Discover evidence-based approaches to assessing your students' learning, and providing feedback for improvement. Learn how you and your colleagues can implement new strategies across your school.

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Focus areas 1.4 and 2.4

Narragunnawali

Use Narragunnawali's professional learning resources to build staff awareness and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures, and contributions, and to support the implementation of reconciliation initiatives.

Professional learning approaches

Two primary school teachers in a brightly decorated classroom.

Resource collection

Coaching

Coaching can address a range of characteristics and developmental needs that contribute to the effectiveness of a teacher.

Four teachers smiling in front of a noticeboard that has posters and other decorations.

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Classroom observation

Observing classroom practice makes teaching and learning more visible. It encourages collaboration between colleagues and helps improve teacher practice – which is great for student learning.

Find out more about enabling professional learning

The importance and characteristics of high quality professional learning

Find out more about what a high quality professional learning culture and effective professional learning look like with the Australian Charter for the Professional Learning of Teachers and School Leaders.

Whole-school performance and development culture

The Australian Teacher Performance and Development Framework highlights what is required to build a successful professional growth culture, and implement the essential elements of an effective performance and development approach.

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