https://padlet.com/spencerkylie17/a63ksa4ga5v0 Helping Teachers Learn en-us 2018-06-16 02:11:37 UTC 2024-10-16 15:21:10 UTC hello@padlet.com spencerkylie17 https://padlet.com/spencerkylie17/a63ksa4ga5v0/wish/267424559 I was positively impacted by this statement. All professional development should be about becoming a better teacher in a small way or a large way. 

Teachers should be walking into PD excited and motivated to learn something new to improve their practice. However, most, myself included, walk into PD with an expectation that the PD will not relate to his or her instruction. This does not allow educators to be receptive to new ideas when they don't walk into the training session with a mindset receptive to new skills, knowledge, or behaviors needed to help all students succeed. 

In my own classroom, I want to be a better teacher each and every day. I want to learn from other sources (teachers, training, courses) to improve my own practice. ]]> 2018-06-16 02:16:47 UTC https://padlet.com/spencerkylie17/a63ksa4ga5v0/wish/267424559 spencerkylie17 https://padlet.com/spencerkylie17/a63ksa4ga5v0/wish/267424788 The data: 
"On average, 70-100 million dollars is spent on professional development, and on average 19 days of the school year are spent on training. Only 3 out of 10 teachers are growing and developing professionally as teachers." (TNTP, 2015) 

This struck a chord with me because I want to know why most teachers aren't improving when districts are spending a tremendous amount of money on professional development. 

I don't know what the answer is; however, districts and teachers need to be flexible and creative in how we approach PD. We, districts, teachers, administrators, need to find a way to meet all teachers' professional needs and goals to help all of us consistently meet students' needs. ]]> 2018-06-16 02:26:19 UTC https://padlet.com/spencerkylie17/a63ksa4ga5v0/wish/267424788 spencerkylie17 https://padlet.com/spencerkylie17/a63ksa4ga5v0/wish/267425239 (Toister, 2014)
1. Need to Know: "The reason they are being asked to learn this new information or skill." I want to set a clear outcome for the PD that includes improving instructional practice using technology to meet all students needs. I would also like other educators involved in sharing their own story with technology to help the facilitator plan the PD. 

2. Experience: "Learning is easier when we build on existing knowledge." By using the survey given at the beginning of the PD session, the facilitator can build upon teachers' current knowledge with technology. 

3. Self Concept: "Needs to be responsible for their own learning decisions." After learning about a specific skill or technique, educators need time to use it for their own purpose in the classroom. This will also help to differentiate PD and ensure that it can be applied in specific classrooms by giving teachers creative time to use the newly acquired skills. 

4. Readiness: Technology is necessary in the 21st century. Many educators are not utilizing technology. By bringing the impact of technology to educators' attention, educators will be ready to learn about how to effectively integrate technology. 

5. Problem Orientation: "Training should be problem oriented not content oriented." Instead of droning on about generic content, PD should focus on specific problems that teachers are dealing with every day. By making sure all educators can apply the skills learned in PD, educators will be motivated to acquire the new skills and information. 

6. Intrinsic Motivation: "Motivation should come from within rather than through prizes." By making sure that the training focuses on work goals, educators will stay motivated to learn. Extrinsic rewards are not motivating for educators when it involves cognitive, creative thinking by the participants. ]]> 2018-06-16 02:45:07 UTC https://padlet.com/spencerkylie17/a63ksa4ga5v0/wish/267425239 spencerkylie17 https://padlet.com/spencerkylie17/a63ksa4ga5v0/wish/267426123 1. "Tasks should be task oriented instead of promoting memorization." (Pappas, 2013)
2. Levels of experience must be considered when planning training. 
3. Needs of students and educators needs to be considered. What do teachers need to develop to improve instruction for students? 
4. Set a clear purpose for the training including what are the outcomes for learning. How will this training help educators be better teachers? 
5. Allow opportunities for autonomy and choice. At some point during the PD, the educators need time to discuss, practice, and/or plan how to apply what they have learned in the classroom. Time should also be allotted for designing instructional materials/methods of their choice, and time to be creative thinkers with the newly acquired knowledge. One common complaint is that teachers don't have enough time. PD facilitators have the opportunity to give educators that time. ]]> 2018-06-16 03:11:03 UTC https://padlet.com/spencerkylie17/a63ksa4ga5v0/wish/267426123 spencerkylie17 https://padlet.com/spencerkylie17/a63ksa4ga5v0/wish/267426412 PD needs to have all three elements in the chart below to be considered effective. That is due to the fact that if your participants are not engaged, then they are not learning. Learning occurs when educators are motivated and receptive to instruction because they are being given what is needed to be successful. (Pink, 2010) ]]> 2018-06-16 03:22:36 UTC https://padlet.com/spencerkylie17/a63ksa4ga5v0/wish/267426412 spencerkylie17 https://padlet.com/spencerkylie17/a63ksa4ga5v0/wish/267426486 1. Pappas, C. (2013). The adult learning theory-androgogy- of malcolm knowles. Retrieved from https://elearningindustry.com/the-adult-learning-theory-andragogy-of-malcolm-knowles.

2. TNTP. (2015). The mirage launch event. Retrieved from https://vimeo.com/136771063.

3. Toister, J. (2014). Introduction to malcolm knowles's adragogy theory. Retrieved from https://www.lynda.com/Higher-Education-tutorials/Introduction-Malcolm-Knowless-andragogy-theory/170070/193558-4.html. ]]> 2018-06-16 03:24:52 UTC https://padlet.com/spencerkylie17/a63ksa4ga5v0/wish/267426486