Teacher Professional Development Principles

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What is a key reason behind the popularity of online courses for teacher professional development?

Limited interaction opportunities
Dependency on physical resources
High cost compared to other training methods
Ease of access to online materials (correct)

How do seminars and workshops contribute to teacher professional development?

By increasing the cost of professional development
By restricting teachers from sharing information
By providing theoretical knowledge only
By offering peer observation and feedback (correct)

Which training tool allows teachers to engage in activities, peer observations, and information sharing at almost zero cost?

Online courses (correct)
In-person training sessions
Seminars and workshops
Self-paced learning modules

Why is it important for supervisors to evaluate the effectiveness of teacher training programs?

To ensure behavior and practice improvements (A) Signup and view all the answers

What makes seminars and workshops valuable for professional development?

They allow teachers to share practical experiences (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why have online courses gained popularity in teacher professional development over the last few decades?

Because they offer interactive features and peer observation (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the outcomes of effective professional development as mentioned in the text?

Changes in teachers' beliefs leading to changes in classroom practice (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does professional development impact teachers' ability, according to the text?

It improves teachers' ability to define teaching goals for their students (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is professional development considered important based on the text?

It creates changes in teachers’ beliefs which can positively impact classroom practice (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does professional development impact teachers' behavior in classrooms and schools?

It enhances and improves teachers’ behavior in the classrooms and schools (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor contributing to successful professional development according to the text?

Continuous follow up and support for teachers (B) Signup and view all the answers

How should professional development be looked upon based on the text?

As a collaborative process involving teachers, administrators, and parents (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of professional development according to Glatthorn (1995) as cited in Villegas-Reimers (2003)?

Engaging in continuous learning experiences (D) Signup and view all the answers

In effective professional development, how should teachers be viewed?

As active learners engaged in learning (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does professional development emphasize in terms of teachers' behavior?

Long-term learning and continuous follow-up (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to Villegas-Reimers (2003), what should schools be transformed into through professional development?

Communities of learners and inquiry (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of learning activities are encouraged as part of professional development according to Wood and McQuarrie (1999) cited in Villegas-Reimers (2003)?

On-the-job learning activities like action research and study groups (B) Signup and view all the answers

What role should a teacher take on according to Villegas-Reimers (2003) in professional development?

Acquire new knowledge and experiences based on prior knowledge (D) Signup and view all the answers