TEACHER TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Early day motion 1213, tabled 30 March 2009 by Fabian Hamilton (Labour). Signed by 38 members.

That this House is concerned that initial teacher training and continuing professional development available for teachers does not adequately train them to use the resources available in a twenty-first century classroom; believes that because of this the potential of ICT resources such as interactive whiteboards and virtual learning environments is not being fully exploited; and calls on the Government to support teachers' development in the context of their schools' present and future needs.

Signatures by party: Labour 22, Liberal Democrat 10, Conservative 3, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Independent 1.