28 Questions
What does Glatthorn define as professional development?
The growth a teacher achieves from gaining increased experience and examining teaching systematically
How does effective professional development view teachers?
As active learners engaged in the process of learning
According to Villegas-Reimers, what should professional development be approached as?
A long term process with continuous learning experiences and support from supervisors
What should the process of professional development transform schools into, according to Villegas-Reimers?
Communities of learners, communities of inquiry, professional communities, and caring communities
What does professional development aim to improve?
Teachers' classroom teaching and student achievement
What should professional development be rooted in?
Active learning and teaching
What is the role of a supervisor in planning for professional development?
Designing the work plan
What are the outcomes of effective professional development, based on the text?
Improvement in student learning
What does the word 'supervision' mean?
Seeing the activities of employees from over and above
What should materials for professional development focus on primarily?
Learning needs of teachers and students
What is the key role of supervisors in the context of professional development?
Instructing and guiding teachers
What does professional development positively affect?
Teachers' professional knowledge leading to higher levels of student achievement
What is the meaning of 'supervision' according to Vincent (2019)?
'Superior vision'
What is the collaborative process that makes professional development most effective?
Interactions among teachers, administrators, and parents
What should trainers support according to the guidelines in the text?
Schools and district initiatives
What should be included in materials for professional development according to the text?
Training content and assessments directly related to the learning objectives
What is the benefit of breaking training materials up into small 'chunks'?
It enables trainees to absorb and understand the material more easily
What is a characteristic of online courses that makes them useful for teachers?
Sharing information with zero-cost
What is the distinguishing feature of seminars and workshops organized by school districts?
Practical experiences sharing
What is the main focus of a one-day training seminar or workshop for teachers?
Classroom management
What is the purpose of observation as a type of professional development for teachers?
Assessing instructional practices
What is the primary feature of peer-observation as a model of professional development?
Form of peer coaching
What is the purpose of staff meetings in the context of professional development for teachers?
Negotiate about best strategies and pedagogies
What is the most prominent characteristic of online courses that makes them popular among teachers?
Interactive nature
What sets seminars and workshops organized by school districts apart from other training activities?
Practical experiences sharing
What is the distinguishing feature of one-day training seminars or workshops for teachers?
Classroom management focus
What is the primary purpose of observation as a form of professional development for teachers?
Assessing instructional practices
What is the main focus of staff meetings in relation to professional development for teachers?
Negotiate about best strategies and pedagogies
This quiz explores the characteristics of effective professional development for teachers as defined by Glatthorn and Villegas-Reimers. It covers the importance of teachers as active learners, engagement in systematic teaching examination, and the overall growth achieved through increased experience.
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