Continuing Professional Development: Evaluation of Good Practice - Softcover

Phillips, Mary; Cruickshank, Isla; Friedman M.D., Andrew S.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0953834751 ISBN 13: 9780953834754

Publisher: PARN (Professional Associations Research Network), 2002

Synopsis

This book addresses the fundamental question: 'What is good practice in CPD?'

It includes a detailed analysis of the CPD schemes of four professional bodies, covering the implementation process, definition, policy type, measurement, sanctions, incentives, monitoring, guidelines, support and outreach.

It identifies and analyses five criteria of good practice: clarity, consistency, reflection, suitability and perspective. It also provides examples of ways in which the evaluation criteria can be applied.

This is a useful resource for professional associations to facilitate self reflection and evaluation of their CPD policies and programmes.

About this title

From the Inside Flap

'Continuing Professional Development: Evaluation of Good Practice' uses previous PARN research to develop criteria of good practice that can be used to evaluate CPD policies and programmes. It analyses the CPD schemes of four professional associations, to provide examples of how the evaluation criteria can be applied. The book offers conclusions and a set of recommendations for good practice.

The book can be usefully employed by professional associations to facilitate self-reflection and evaluation of CPD policies and programmes. It can also be used as a tool for organisations that provide support and advice to professional associations.

The research behind this book was funded by the Department for Education and Skills, and disseminated by the Professional Associations Research Network (PARN). PARN is a membership organisation dedicated to the support of good practice among professional bodies.

Edition details

• Publisher: PARN (Professional Associations Research Network)
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0953834751
• ISBN 13: 9780953834754
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 109