Well before the first group meeting, look through Course 1, so that you are familiar with it. See how long each section takes. Build-in extra time for discussions, depending on the size and the needs of the group.

You will see that there are two sections to Course 1:

1. TPD@Scale principles (1.5 hours)

2. Global challenges and TPD@Scale (1.5 hours)

These can be completed in separate meetings.

For planning, note the readings and activities that suggest group discussions. Some discussions will take more time than others. Keep this in mind when you are planning the meeting time. The introductions to each reading will suggest key ideas to notice. Keep track of these key ideas, and make sure they are discussed in the group. Some study text includes diagrams which will require time to look at and interpret.

In Course 1 the discussion points are:

• 1.3 Your experiences of TPD@Scale principles
• 1.4 Balancing equity, quality and efficiency
• 1.7 Reading: Effective TPD in the Global South
• 1.9 Reading: Designing Teacher Professional Development @ Scale For Equity in Education
• 1.10 TPD@Scale core components

In addition to the activities, there are readings. The introductions to each reading will point out key ideas to notice. Keep track of these, and make sure these ideas are discussed in the group.

The readings can be done in different ways, for instance:

• Individuals do the readings and note-making before the meeting.
• The group divides the readings into sections, and members report back to the group on the key ideas.
• Individuals do the readings, note-making and discussions in the meeting time.

You can start an online discussion forum to talk about the course with other students, for instance, on WhatsApp, Facebook, or any digital platform that is readily accessible to your study group.