Professional Development in Education Flashcards
Teacher Professional Development
is continuing education that teachers engage in beyond their initial formal education.
SMART (PD)
Specific
Measurable
attainable
relevant
timeframe
Types of Professional Goals for Teachers
Technology, publishing, presenting, new practices
Technology (Professional Goal)
understanding of how to use and implement in the classroom
publishing (Pro Goal)
Teachers from every discipline are welcomed and encouraged to participate and publish their work or findings. It can help other teachers connect with colleagues that have similar ideas or philosophies.
presenting (Pro Goal)
Sometimes the best way for some teachers to learn is by listening to a colleague who is in the trenches with them.
New Practices (Pro Goals)
It’s important to keep current on the teaching trends and philosophies that are working with the most current generations of students. A method that was successful in the 1980’s might not be the optimal practice in 2021.
Benefits of Pro Development
Learning new skills, networking, sharing, expanding horizons
Professional Development Defined
is any kind of formal education, specialized training, or advanced learning activity that helps teachers improve their skills or professional effectiveness.
Likert Scale
Type of survey that allows you to rate something on a scale, with responses such as strongly agree to strongly disagree
Surveys for Pro Dev
When it comes to professional development for teachers, sometimes it’s the teacher him or herself who knows best what they need. By administering surveys to teachers regarding their professional development needs and preferences, administrators can better identify opportunities for teacher professional development in their schools.
Self-Efficacy
a sense of yourself as someone who is capable of accomplishing things.
Positive Feedback
refers to feedback that says something good about the teacher and her/ his actions; it should be clear, specific, and directed.
