Effective professional development
We talk with Dr. Susanne Owen, an independent educational consultant and researcher, about her research into professional development programs and how schools can deliver maximum benefit for teachers.
Dr. Owen conducted research into teacher learning and professional growth in schools in Australia and overseas as part of her doctoral work. She continues research into the teacher workforce for the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) and the Australian College of Educators.
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Resources for this episode
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edna Groups
- edna Groups provides free spaces for educators and trainers to create their own online communities of practice.
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Teacher learning and professional growth
- Dr. Owen's Doctor of Education presentations and papers
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