Effective teacher development hinges on continuous learning and the empowerment of educators to make decisions about their curriculum and professional growth. Key practices include fostering collaborative learning communities that focus on both teacher and student development.
Build Trust Between Administrators and Teaching Staff
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
Remember, Learning is a Journey, Not a Destination
Design Thinking
Customize Professional Development Practices
Structure Professional Development Time with Purpose
LEADERSHIP SUPPORT
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
Useful feedback connected to professional learning opportunities
Expert Evaluations
Consideration of practice and performance for teacher teams and individual teachers
Performance assessments that integrate evidence of teaching practices and student learning measured in a variety of ways
TEACHERS FOLLOW
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
INFLUENCE TEACHERS
PERFORMANCE
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
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
COMMUNITIES
Teacher authority
to make decisions regarding curriculum, the processes of their own learning, and aspects of school governance.
Continuous teacher learning
Focus on student learning
Successful collaboration
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAMS
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Sustained learning over multiple days
Research says teachers become better professionals if dedicate time for professional development
Deeper knowledge of content and how to teach
Links between assessment, curriculum and professional learning