Collaboration with UCC West Sussex LA Collaboration with UCC

History of collaboration RAMP LAMP Accreditation of courses

Why Change? Learning and teaching Research evidence Evidence in schools Discussion with other LAs

6 day projects - 2005 AFL – 25 teachers 14 – 19 – 12 teachers Effective use of ICT – 12 teachers Targeted recruitment of teachers from the 40 secondary schools

All projects included: Time to read, reflect on and discuss research evidence. Some mathematics Activities to use in the classroom – time to explore and adapt and plan for own students Feedback of activities – written, discussion, students’ work Expectation to complete gap tasks and work with colleagues (in school support provided when necessary) Opportunity for accreditation (20 points towards Masters level)

Weaknesses Strengths Opportunities Threats

Strengths Folder Working together Rigour Different styles Knowledge of Research evidence Impact on practice of teachers

Opportunities Masters points Collaboration Action research Discussion Publication of AfL case studies

Weaknesses Relationships – if not consistent Individual strengths may not be compatible or may be outdated

Threats Money Funding LA losing control