The Optimus blog

The blog that inspires leaders in the UK education sector

The Optimus blog

The blog that inspires leaders in the UK education sector

Owen Carter

Quiz: how much do you really know about CPD?

Think you know your stuff about professional development? Can you tell your Hattie from your has-beens? Take the quiz to find out!

Developing teachers is one of the most important ways to make an impact on pupils. But getting it right is hard! We're way less effective at developing teachers than we think.

Time to step up to the plate! Take the quiz below to see how much you really know about CPD.

 

P.S. Unlimited CPD can help you save and centralise your school’s CPD with an easy-to-share platform - check it out!

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