After a PLD focused inquiry around 'Reading' I began to ponder a recent survey undertaken by the Education Council Aotearoa... The respondents found PLD was too general... they wanted "more practically focused offerings with more opportunities to tailor solutions and interact more widely." From the perspective of a slightly experienced teacher, I could feel the uncertainty, mystification and bafflement of those new to teaching, during our'Inquiry' discussions. I considered myself lucky to have had the focused teachings of Gwynneth Phillips, Reading Recovery and the first year of Tessol.
