Characteristics of Effective Professional Development for Teachers

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?

Communities of learners, communities of inquiry, professional communities, and caring communities (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does professional development aim to improve?

Teachers' classroom teaching and student achievement (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should professional development be rooted in?

Active learning and teaching (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Designing the work plan (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Improvement in student learning (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'supervision' mean?

Seeing the activities of employees from over and above (B) Signup and view all the answers

What should materials for professional development focus on primarily?

Learning needs of teachers and students (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Instructing and guiding teachers (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does professional development positively affect?

Teachers' professional knowledge leading to higher levels of student achievement (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

'Superior vision' (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Interactions among teachers, administrators, and parents (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Schools and district initiatives (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Training content and assessments directly related to the learning objectives (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

It enables trainees to absorb and understand the material more easily (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Sharing information with zero-cost (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Practical experiences sharing (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Classroom management (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Assessing instructional practices (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Form of peer coaching (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Negotiate about best strategies and pedagogies (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Interactive nature (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Practical experiences sharing (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Classroom management focus (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Assessing instructional practices (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Negotiate about best strategies and pedagogies (C) Signup and view all the answers