3-step guide to embedding a culture of continuous professional growth in your science department

A leader’s guide to integrating ongoing, personalised professional development with Stile Academy

“It is not the curriculum that makes the biggest difference – it’s the teacher. And what teachers do matters more when they work together to evaluate their impact.”

— Hattie, J. (2012)

Stile Academy is a flexible, evidence-based professional learning program created specifically for science educators. It empowers science teachers through short, self-paced modules that translate educational research into practical, actionable classroom strategies.

Each module targets a high-impact area of science instruction and includes video demonstrations and real-world classroom examples to improve student engagement and outcomes. It’s designed to be practical, adaptable and easily integrated into the rhythm of everyday teaching, complementing existing professional development structures such as PLCs and coaching cycles.

However, like any professional learning initiative, the success of Stile Academy relies on how it’s introduced, supported and embedded within your school culture.

Stile’s 3-step guide provides school leaders with a clear, manageable roadmap for integrating Stile Academy to enhance existing PD and elevate teacher practice – all without overwhelming staff or adding “one more thing”. 

You’ll find reflection prompts, rollout strategies and planning tips to help foster a culture of curiosity, growth and collaboration in your science department.

Step 1: Lay the foundations for success

Explore Stile Academy, align it with your school’s goals and create the conditions for effective, sustainable professional learning.

Step 2: Launch with clarity, confidence and purpose

Introduce Stile Academy in a way that builds trust, sparks curiosity and sets teachers up for meaningful engagement.

Step 3: Monitor and support progress

Track engagement, celebrate growth and provide ongoing support to embed lasting impact across your science department.

References

Hattie, J. (2012). Visible learning for teachers: Maximizing impact on learning (p. 5). Routledge.