EDUTOPIA WEBSITE
http://www.edutopia.org/teacher-development-research
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAMS
http://www.edutopia.org/teacher-development-research-evidence-based-practices-programs
Collaborative learning
Links between assessment, curriculum and professional learning
Deeper knowledge of content and how to teach
Sustained learning over multiple days
Research says teachers become better professionals if dedicate time for professional development
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
COMMUNITIES
Successful collaboration
Focus on student learning
Continuous teacher learning
Teacher authority
to make decisions regarding curriculum, the processes of their own learning, and aspects of school governance.
TEACHER DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP
"accessing and exploring a variety of resources, including technological resources, within and beyond the educational system to enhance professional knowledge in support of student learning in the intermediate division."
Subtopic
LEADERSHIP SUPPORT
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
TEACHERS FOLLOW
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
INFLUENCE TEACHERS
PERFORMANCE
Performance assessments that integrate evidence of teaching practices and student learning measured in a variety of ways
Consideration of practice and performance for teacher teams and individual teachers
Expert Evaluations
Useful feedback connected to professional learning opportunities
AVOIDING PITFAL
Structure Professional Development Time with Purpose
Customize Professional Development Practices
Remember, Learning is a Journey, Not a Destination
Design Thinking
Give Constructive Feedback
Professional Development Activity Log
Measures of Effective Teaching Project
Framework for Teaching
Classroom Assessment Scoring System
Gathering Feedback for Teaching
Learning About Teaching
Build Trust Between Administrators and Teaching Staff