The paper set reflects the varied and innovative ways in which the teacher
development has been achieved. Experimenting with an evidence-based approach was
aided by the cross-cultural element of this project. Working on a common approach
from two different perspectives enabled us to see the commonalities within our data
and so helped us unpick the essential elements from those that occurred through local
or sample preferences. This helped us clarify both the teacher development side and
research part of the project. The two country approach also allowed us to exchange
ideas and discuss the research background, data and interpretations more broadly than
we would have achieved working only with colleagues from similar backgrounds and
institutions.
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