Professional Learning Framework

​​More About the TLA
Benefits of the TLA
Individuals can engage with the TLA in 2 ways:
  • Undertake a Recognition project - leading to Associate Membership (AMTLA)
  • Enrolling on a TLA Accredited module - leading to
    full membership of the TLA (MTLA)

The TLA professional learning framework is based on six core dimensions that encourage professionals to research, collaborate, plan, undertake and evaluate a professional enquiry project and disseminate the findings. Projects are assessed against criteria which confirm that the participant has followed the process outlined in these core dimensions (see document entitled ‘TLA Recognition and Accreditation Booklet’ for further details).

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The 6 core dimensions are integral to the TLA and relevant throughout Recognition and Accreditation.
 
The research process

The participant:

  • Chooses a development focus for enquiry and explores research in that subject area
  • Works with a tutor to plan the learning journey, how they intend to conduct the research and what they hope to find
  • Applies the new learning by trying out, adapting and adopting new techniques
  • Shares the learning and findings with a tutor, colleagues and peers (in other schools/colleges/educational organisations, locally, nationally and internationally depending on the level of learning)
  • Records reflections (orally, written or multi-media) on the overall process and the impact it has had on practice
  • Has his or her Recognition work evaluated and verified by fellow teachers who have been TLA trained for this role. Has his or her Accreditation work evaluated and assessed by a HEI tutor