Professional conversations — an attempt to address a yawning ?gap

Every teacher has experienced the beneficial impact of professional conversations about the craft of teaching. And yet, read any policy on CPD, and you’ll not find systems, protocols or theory that gives appropriate status to what Charlotte Danielson considers “an essential technique to promote professional learning among teachers”. This viewpoint takes you through the major distinctions of professional conversation to help you ensure they take place as often and as productively as you envision for your organisation.