Action Research Task, Professional Portfolio and GTCS Professional Recognition

To help meet the criteria for Professional Recognition an action research task is included in Section 3. This module has been designed to be completed over an academic year and it is advisable to look at all sections of the module before choosing and completing your action research task. As you progress through the module consider potential focus areas for your task. This piece of action research will contribute to your Professional Portfolio which will include evidence of how you have met the criteria for Professional Recognition.

This portfolio should be discussed with your line manager as part of the ongoing Professional Review and Development (PRD) process. It is not necessary to send this to GTC Scotland with your application. However, you are required to retain your portfolio for one year as the GTCS will conduct a sampling of successful applications twice a year to ensure consistency of standards as part of the assessment process.

Further details on GTCS Professional Recognition can be accessed on the GTC Scotland web page about Professional Recognition [Tip: hold Ctrl and click a link to open it in a new tab. (Hide tip)]

Download an application form for GTCS Professional Recognition

Download ‘Your Professional Recognition Application: a Reflective Guidance Tool’

The following resources are available to support your action research project.

Download the Action Research Support Notes

Download an Action Research Planning Cycle Template

Download an Action Research Structure Template.