THE VITAL PROGRAMME:
TRANSFORMING ICT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Pete Bradshaw, Peter Twining, and Christopher S. Walsh
The Open University
UK

Developing a model for effective large-scale continuous professional development (CPD) for teachers remains a significant obstacle for many governments worldwide. This paper describes the development and evolution of Vital — a CPD programme designed to enhance the teaching of Information Communication Technology (ICT) in state-funded primary and secondary schools in England. The paper concludes that the success of the programme comes from its innovative 'bottom up' response to reconceptualise CPD as being more than just externally-designed courses. The programme encourages and responds to teachers' reflective practice matching the teaching and learning demands of the 21st century.

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