Characteristics of Effective Professional Development for Teachers
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What does Glatthorn define as professional development?

  • The growth a teacher achieves from gaining increased experience and examining teaching systematically (correct)
  • The implementation of educational reforms in schools
  • The gradual improvement in student performance over the course of a school year
  • The process of receiving knowledge from supervisors and colleagues
  • How does effective professional development view teachers?

  • As active learners engaged in the process of learning (correct)
  • As individuals focused solely on educational reforms
  • As independent educators unaffected by external support
  • As passive recipients of knowledge
  • According to Villegas-Reimers, what should professional development be approached as?

  • A short-term process with no involvement from supervisors
  • A long term process with continuous learning experiences and support from supervisors (correct)
  • A one-time event with no need for continuous follow up
  • An isolated activity without any connections to the whole educational system
  • What should the process of professional development transform schools into, according to Villegas-Reimers?

    <p>Communities of learners, communities of inquiry, professional communities, and caring communities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does professional development aim to improve?

    <p>Teachers' classroom teaching and student achievement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should professional development be rooted in?

    <p>Active learning and teaching</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of a supervisor in planning for professional development?

    <p>Designing the work plan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the outcomes of effective professional development, based on the text?

    <p>Improvement in student learning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the word 'supervision' mean?

    <p>Seeing the activities of employees from over and above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should materials for professional development focus on primarily?

    <p>Learning needs of teachers and students</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key role of supervisors in the context of professional development?

    <p>Instructing and guiding teachers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does professional development positively affect?

    <p>Teachers' professional knowledge leading to higher levels of student achievement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'supervision' according to Vincent (2019)?

    <p>'Superior vision'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the collaborative process that makes professional development most effective?

    <p>Interactions among teachers, administrators, and parents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should trainers support according to the guidelines in the text?

    <p>Schools and district initiatives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be included in materials for professional development according to the text?

    <p>Training content and assessments directly related to the learning objectives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of breaking training materials up into small 'chunks'?

    <p>It enables trainees to absorb and understand the material more easily</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of online courses that makes them useful for teachers?

    <p>Sharing information with zero-cost</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the distinguishing feature of seminars and workshops organized by school districts?

    <p>Practical experiences sharing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of a one-day training seminar or workshop for teachers?

    <p>Classroom management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of observation as a type of professional development for teachers?

    <p>Assessing instructional practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary feature of peer-observation as a model of professional development?

    <p>Form of peer coaching</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of staff meetings in the context of professional development for teachers?

    <p>Negotiate about best strategies and pedagogies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most prominent characteristic of online courses that makes them popular among teachers?

    <p>Interactive nature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What sets seminars and workshops organized by school districts apart from other training activities?

    <p>Practical experiences sharing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the distinguishing feature of one-day training seminars or workshops for teachers?

    <p>Classroom management focus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of observation as a form of professional development for teachers?

    <p>Assessing instructional practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of staff meetings in relation to professional development for teachers?

    <p>Negotiate about best strategies and pedagogies</p> Signup and view all the answers

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