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Training Today: CPD - Social support

Twitter is an important resource for finding a support network, and professional development, finds pre-school manager and EYT Emma Davis
‘Communities of practice’ are being formed on online platforms such as Twitter
‘Communities of practice’ are being formed on online platforms such as Twitter

The financial squeeze on settings over the past decade means continuing professional development (CPD) has often moved down the priority list. Add in the Covid-19 pandemic and it’s clear we need to look at all methods of enhancing our professional development.

In light of the importance of CPD in improving outcomes for children, and the barriers to accessing opportunities, I chose CPD as the focus for my dissertation for my MA, which I completed over the first lockdown. In particular, my dissertation explored the potential for Twitter to be used as a tool to promote CPD. As a Twitter user myself, I recognised the impact it has had on my practice, but wanted to explore whether it was utilised more generally as a tool to generate knowledge and forge professional connections with others.

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