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Framework for Embedded Professional Development

Posted by Unknown Rabu, 20 Juli 2011 0 komentar

Life-long learning is an essential characteristic found amongst effective educators and something that should be modeled for our students. With so many changes occurring in the field of educational technology, curriculum, pedagogy, and law, it is imperative that educators receive opportunities for growth in their school. Additionally, they should be provided with the knowledge and foundation to develop a Personal Learning Network. This will enable them to learn more according to their diverse interests and passions.

Time seems to a common theme when it comes to lack of teacher participation in after school professional development opportunities. This is completely understandable as many teachers are involved with students after school through athletics, extracurricular activities, and extra help, not to mention grading and getting materials ready for the next day. During a conversation with teacher leaders last year about improving how professional development is offered in a meaningful fashion, a model from the business world was suggested. This would incorporate training and other professional growth activities embedded within the school day.

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After some thought and discussion with colleagues in NJ, the light bulb went on for me . I quickly realized that the current school schedule presented the perfect solution to make better use of the time available in order to offer meaningful professional development during the day in the form of non-instructional duties (waste of valuable time in my opinion). The plan that my administrative team and I are now developing drastically reduces the amount of non-instructional duties the teachers have, such as lunch, hall, and in-school suspension duty. It also reduces the periods during the week that staff members will perform those duties that are retained. This change would then free up virtually every teacher for 48 minutes 2 or 3 times per week depending on the semester.

The vision then for staff members during this professional growth period will be to create innovative learning activities, develop interdisciplinary projects, and engage in professional development. At the heart of the professional development piece could be PD 360, which we are currently researching. We are ecstatic about this more effective use of time. What do you think? Any feedback and suggestions are greatly appreciated!

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Judul: Framework for Embedded Professional Development
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