Every teachers should have a professional development plan and they should actively work on achieving the goals they have identified. They should gain the experience and develop the skills required to do so by following the steps they have put in place. For example, the goal may be to become a head of department, or a member of pastoral care, and so one need to outline what you will do to gain this position in their plan.
What is PDP?
A professional development plan is a documented record of an individual’s career aspirations and progressions. It may be referred to as a PDP or CPD, with the latter an abbreviation of continuing professional development. Within your plan, you should outline what you wish to achieve and what you are going to do to develop your workplace skills and therefore reach your goals.
How to Write a Professional Development Plan
There are 9 steps to completing a PDP:
Assess where you are now.
Identify your specific career goals.
Gather information.
Identify what professional skills you already have and which you need to work on.
Choose how you will accomplish your goals.
Develop a timeline for accomplishing your specific targets and goals.
Write it all down.
Evaluate your plan.
Measure your progress.