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Effective Teaching Strategies: A CPD Toolkit for Schools and Educators

Looking to answer questions like “What is effective teaching?”, “Why is teaching important?”, or “How can teaching be improved?” This CPD bundle is your complete, research-informed training solution for whole-school development.

Designed for teachers, senior leaders, and instructional coaches, this toolkit explores the difference between teaching and learning, how teaching can be improved, and the strategies that define high-quality instruction. With real-world application and evidence-based methods, it supports both new and experienced educators in boosting classroom impact.

Whether you’re planning a CPD session, staff INSET day, or instructional coaching programme, this bundle saves you time and ensures your training is rooted in the latest research and most asked teaching questions.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What are effective teaching strategies?
   Effective teaching strategies are evidence-based methods that enhance student understanding, engagement, and outcomes. This toolkit includes six core strategies such as retrieval practice, modelling, scaffolding, and feedback techniques – all supported by research from Rosenshine, Wiliam, and the EEF.

2. Who is this CPD toolkit for?
   This resource is designed for classroom teachers, middle leaders, senior leaders, and CPD coordinators who want to improve teaching practice, support staff development, and lead whole-school training sessions.

3. How can this CPD toolkit improve teaching?
   By providing structured, research-informed content, practical planning templates, and ready-to-use reflection tools, the toolkit helps educators translate theory into action. It encourages critical thinking, self-audit, and strategic planning for classroom delivery.

4 Can this resource be used for teacher induction or NPQ support?
Yes. The toolkit aligns well with National Professional Qualification (NPQ) frameworks and teacher standards. It’s suitable for mentoring, coaching, early career teacher (ECT) induction, or as a foundation for more advanced leadership development.

1. Is this resource suitable for international schools?
   Absolutely. Although aligned to UK frameworks, the principles of effective teaching in this toolkit are universal and easily adaptable for international or bilingual education settings.

2. Is this a printable or digital-only resource?
   The resource is fully digital (editable in PowerPoint, Word, or Google formats) and includes printable PDFs for classroom display and in-person CPD delivery.

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