18 Questions
What is a key reason behind the popularity of online courses for teacher professional development?
Ease of access to online materials
How do seminars and workshops contribute to teacher professional development?
By offering peer observation and feedback
Which training tool allows teachers to engage in activities, peer observations, and information sharing at almost zero cost?
Online courses
Why is it important for supervisors to evaluate the effectiveness of teacher training programs?
To ensure behavior and practice improvements
What makes seminars and workshops valuable for professional development?
They allow teachers to share practical experiences
Why have online courses gained popularity in teacher professional development over the last few decades?
Because they offer interactive features and peer observation
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
How does professional development impact teachers' ability, according to the text?
It improves teachers' ability to define teaching goals for their students
Why is professional development considered important based on the text?
It creates changes in teachers’ beliefs which can positively impact classroom practice
How does professional development impact teachers' behavior in classrooms and schools?
It enhances and improves teachers’ behavior in the classrooms and schools
What is a key factor contributing to successful professional development according to the text?
Continuous follow up and support for teachers
How should professional development be looked upon based on the text?
As a collaborative process involving teachers, administrators, and parents
What is the main focus of professional development according to Glatthorn (1995) as cited in Villegas-Reimers (2003)?
Engaging in continuous learning experiences
In effective professional development, how should teachers be viewed?
As active learners engaged in learning
What does professional development emphasize in terms of teachers' behavior?
Long-term learning and continuous follow-up
According to Villegas-Reimers (2003), what should schools be transformed into through professional development?
Communities of learners and inquiry
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
What role should a teacher take on according to Villegas-Reimers (2003) in professional development?
Acquire new knowledge and experiences based on prior knowledge
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