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?

    <p>To ensure behavior and practice improvements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes seminars and workshops valuable for professional development?

    <p>They allow teachers to share practical experiences</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Because they offer interactive features and peer observation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Changes in teachers' beliefs leading to changes in classroom practice</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It improves teachers' ability to define teaching goals for their students</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is professional development considered important based on the text?

    <p>It creates changes in teachers’ beliefs which can positively impact classroom practice</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It enhances and improves teachers’ behavior in the classrooms and schools</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Continuous follow up and support for teachers</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>As a collaborative process involving teachers, administrators, and parents</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Engaging in continuous learning experiences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In effective professional development, how should teachers be viewed?

    <p>As active learners engaged in learning</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Long-term learning and continuous follow-up</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Communities of learners and inquiry</p> 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)?

    <p>On-the-job learning activities like action research and study groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Acquire new knowledge and experiences based on prior knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

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