An Evaluation of the University of Cambridge/ National Union of Teachers Learning Circles Pilot Project

Abstract
The purpose of this report is to evaluate the pilot of Learning Circles, a partnership continuing professional development (CPD) project between the National Union of Teachers (NUT) and the Leadership for Learning (LfL) network at the University of Cambridge Faculty of Education. The report explains the origins of the project, the nature of the partnership and evaluates the extent to which the three Learning Circles supported teachers in: taking ownership of their own professional development; initiating, leading and sustaining the development of practice in their schools; engaging in building professional knowledge that is rooted in practice and evidence based and sharing and engaging critically with professional knowledge through networking. The report concludes by suggesting some next steps for the future development of the Learning Circles programme.

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