How does my current CPD relate to the work done in understanding the role of the Advanced Professional Practitioner?

The role of the Advanced Professional Practitioner within the school must be to lead by example. From my research of the role I have decided there are three key elements to its successful application. Firstly, one must research and employ good practice as found from work with colleagues and/or global research. Secondly, the APP must share this good practice with colleagues in formal insets, informal conversation and faculty meetings. Finally, the APP should reflect on a regular basis on their effectiveness of their practice. Such an audit of performance shows a willingness to continually learn and maintain enthusiasm and growth for the role.

The APP should be aware of career cycles with regard to themselves and others. With a greater understanding of career cycles one can understand the emotions of colleagues of the APP themselves. For instance, should there be a department with a fractious relationship this could well be due to an imbalance in the career cycles of the various department members. A strong understanding of Huberman (1995), Reiman and Thies-Sprinthall (1998) and the aforementioned Fessler and Christensen (1992) can lead to a more pragmatic approach by the APP in resolving any problems.

In short the role of the Advanced Professional Practitioner is to; research effective practice, identify the most appropriate method for the application of this practice in their current educational setting, employ in their methods, share with colleagues, reflect and revise and repeat systematically.