Philosophy of Professional Development

1. Philosophy of Professional Development Amy Alexander

2. Backwards Design • Analyzing Effectiveness • Participants’ Reactions • Participants’ Learning • Organization Support and Change • Participants’ Use of New Knowledge • Student Learning Outcomes

3. Backwards Design • Characteristics of Effective PD • Presented in intensive, sustained, continuous manner using adult learning principles • Engages teachers in active learning • A coherent part of school reform efforts • Proximity to practice, connected to teachers’ collaborative work, focused on specific curriculum, content, and pedagogies needed to teach effectively • Use of assessment data to link teaching and student learning

4. The Potential of Effective PD • Increasing understanding of culturally diverse students • Decreasing teacher turn-over • Developing a collaborative culture among teachers

5. Structure of PD • Mentoring • Critical Friends • Professional Learning Communities

6. PD at Trine University • Behaviors  Student Achievement  Teacher Beliefs • Strong leadership • Begin with clear goals and priorities