After a career working across the globe in system-level reform, teacher development, and school improvement, I founded Elm Education. Setting the Standard builds on this experience, offering an evidence-based, cost-effective program that trains new teachers and enhances the skills of experienced ones. It ensures students from all backgrounds can gain access to high-quality education.
Setting The Standard consists of:
Engaging Videos: Teachers access high-quality instructional content covering effective teaching strategies, classroom management, and student engagement techniques.
Online Assessments: After each module, teachers complete assessments to reinforce their learning and ensure comprehension.
Teacher Portfolio of Evidence: Teachers work through a teacher portfolio designed to scaffold their learning and skill development, while providing evidence of impact for school leaders by documenting their application of new strategies, classroom experiences, and reflections on their successes and challenges.
In-Person and Online Collaboration: Teachers attend school workshops and participate in online forums to discuss their progress, share best practices, and receive guidance from facilitators.
School leaders are also trained to conduct lesson observations to assess impact on classroom practices and to provide immediate developmental feedback.
In 2023, we invited a select group of schools worldwide to participate in the inaugural pilot of Setting the Standard. Following a highly successful year marked by positive feedback from teachers, school leaders, and external reviewers, we have launched the program's second iteration. We are currently engaged in discussions with schools, school groups, and governments across multiple countries to enhance initial teacher training provision and elevate existing teaching and learning standards globally.
To learn more about Elm Education and Setting The Standard visit www.elmeducation.org where we provide details of the course and free access on request.
Alternatively contact me at phil@elmeducation.org or book a meeting with me at:
https://calendar.app.google/D81KG4wq38by16BfA
