Work Package 3 Literature Review

Objective Question Completion of a systematic literature review on transformative approaches to professional development using digital technologies (cross sectoral, international - exploring the various models, the impact on practice, key success factors and the successful use of technology to support such) What are the most effective models, methods, approaches (Comparison ) of professional learning (Intervention) that professionals (Population) engage with to support digital transformation (outcomes), enable change (outcome) or impact the micro, meso or macro context (outcome)? How can these be adapted to meet the needs of educational leaders, educators and those in education? Table 1: Research objectives and Associated questions 3. Methodology This work package adopted an exploratory sequential mixed methods research design to develop an evidence based pedagogical model that empathised with the needs of educators and educational leaders. Qualitative narrative interviews facilitated a deeper understanding of professional learning experiences current and desired of potential teacher academy participants, this enabled the partners to empathise and understand the overall experience desired. In addition, surveys enabled partners to understand the scale of the needs to assist the rigorous development of a pedagogical model (or instrument). The integrated literature review enabled researchers to ensure that the pedagogical model leverages from evidence-based models. Significant research has already been conducted on professional learning within the teaching profession, therefore, it is important to consolidate and build on this in the context of supporting transformation and transformative learning. In addition, research has also been conducted on digital transformation however the majority of such is in the private sector. Research to date has been limited on the skills to support leaders in enabling transformation and digital transformation in a digital context and the professional development models that support such. Consequently, the research team felt that adopting a mixed methods approach that consolidates and criticises existing literature, understands their experiences in leading digital transformation and conducts a quantitative analysis of the current and future skills needs of educators and educational leaders provides a representative view of the current and future status to enable the development of a pedagogical model. Therefore, the following data collection approaches have been used. Integrated literature review on transformative approaches to professional development using digital technologies.  Interviews will be conducted with 10 to 15 pre-service, 10 to 15 in-service teachers and 5-10 educational leaders in each partner country on their experiences of leading digital transformation, engaging in professional development and perceptions of a successful pedagogical model  Surveys will be conducted with 100 to 150 pre-service teachers 100 to 150 in-service teachers and 40-50 educational leaders in each country on the skills they need and how to support the development of such skills This report critically analyses the findings of the integrated literature review. Initially it was proposed to conduct a systematic literature review. However, due to the volume of results it was decided to adopt an integrated review methodology as the results will be used to develop the pedagogical model for IDEAL future. It will follow the steps outlined by Petticrew and Roberts, (2006)  Question  Types of studies  Search