Programme 106, Suzanne Wilson on Professional Development for Teachers (11-9-11)

Presented and produced by Seán Delaney News roundup by Barry Hennessy On this week's programme Professor Suzanne Wilson from Michigan State University talks about teaching methods for history and geography, about the carnival of professional development opportunities that teachers have to choose from, and about the power of social networks in professional development. She talks about a specific, successful professional development initiative, the Urban Advantage programme, that is organised at the American Museum of Natural History. Barry discusses the Hyland Report in his coverage of the week's news.