5 Lessons I have learnt from delivering and attending education CPD training
Depending upon your past experiences the words continuing professional development (CPD) may conjure up a variety of thoughts and emotions, from memories of breakthroughs and intense learning experiences to severe boredom, frustration and feelings of time wasted. Having participated in and delivered many CPD sessions I have experienced all of these emotions and many more and so wanted to share 5 lessons I have learnt that could enhance any sessions you might be delivering. 1. Understand the audience. Regardless of the session being to a large cohort or a small group, understanding who the audience are, why they are there, what experiences they are bringing to the session, what they want to take away, and any other needs they have is extremely useful. While this may be a challenge with a larger cohort, considering ways that a pre session ‘needs analysis' can be conducted is useful. This might be through a brief pre session questionnaire...