Professional Development Strategies

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Why should a learning program be relevant to an employee's job?

To re-create the employee's attitude towards work

To improve the employee's performance (correct)

To increase the employee's social status

To prevent boredom in the learning process

What distinguishes lesson study from mentoring?

Supporting employee performance evaluation

Solving practical dilemmas (correct)

Sharing knowledge and experience

Engaging in shared inquiry

What is the importance of variety in the learning process?

To increase the possibility of application

To ensure active participation

To generate self-confidence

To prevent boredom (correct)

Which statement best describes how lesson study contributes to teaching improvement?

Systematically examining practice Signup and view all the answers

Why should an employee actively participate in goal setting during a learning program?

To increase initiative and interest in learning Signup and view all the answers

How does practicality in instruction benefit employees?

By ensuring application of skills in real situations Signup and view all the answers

What impact does variety in learning have on an employee's interest?

Increases initiative towards learning Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for an employee to be able to apply learned skills in their job?

To ensure the effectiveness of the development program Signup and view all the answers

What should Facilitators, Coaches, or Instructors realize about participants when guiding them through new knowledge?

Participants are responsible adult workers drawing on their experience Signup and view all the answers

When should a professional development program be embarked upon in an organization?

Only when there is an established need for it in the organization Signup and view all the answers

Which phase of the professional development process involves developing criteria, pre-test assessment, and selecting training methods?

Training and Development Phase Signup and view all the answers

What should be the basis for rationalizing a professional development program according to Cherrington D.J. (1983)?

Established needs in the organization Signup and view all the answers

What should be analyzed to rationalize the need for a professional development program?

The job content and performance of employees Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in creating a professional development plan as per the text?

Conduct Needs Assessment and Training Resources Identification Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Enhancing Employee Competencies

Aiming to enhance employee competencies in a specific skill area through observation, reflection, and action
Creates a shared understanding of what needs to be achieved and how it will be achieved

Communities of Practice

Engaging in shared inquiry and learning with people who have a common goal

Lesson Study

A teaching improvement process to solve practical dilemmas related to intervention or instruction through participation with other professionals

Mentoring

Sharing knowledge, skills, and experience with a less experienced person to influence personal and professional growth

Reflective Supervision

Supporting, developing, and evaluating employee performance through a process of inquiry that encourages understanding and articulation of practice rationales

Technical Assistance

Providing targeted support to assist individuals and organizations to improve by offering resources, information, and networking

Case Study

A teaching approach that presents students with a case, putting them in the role of a decision maker facing a problem

Factors for Effective Learning

Relevance: The program must be relevant to the employee's job for better results
Change: The employee must decide that previous ways are not good enough and judge that new skills will help improve
Variety: There must be variation in the learning process to prevent boredom
Practicality: The facilitators should be practical and near real-life situations
Actual Participation: The employee must participate actively in the learning process
Application: The employee should be able to apply the skills and knowledge in their employment
Guide rather than lead: The facilitators should guide employees through new knowledge skills

Creating a Professional Development Plan

Based on identified needs, not undertaken just for the sake of it
Geared towards the corporate strategic objectives
Steps include planning, training, and evaluation phases
The planning phase involves needs assessment, identifying training and learning objectives
The training and development phase involves developing criteria, pre-test assessment, and selecting training methods
The evaluation phase involves conducting training, monitoring, and evaluating outcomes against criteria

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Explore strategies for enhancing employee competencies including observation, reflection, action, communities of practice, and lesson study. Learn how to create shared understanding and improve teaching practices through collaboration.