Teachers are the experts of the classroom, educators agreed at a recent forum. So why aren’t they leading most professional development? Empowering educators so they can take charge of their own ...
It’s lauded by some as one of the best ways to improve teaching and learning, scorned by others as a complete waste of time. It’s something that teachers might have access to weekly, or barely get ...
The initials PD (Professional Development) can make almost any educator cringe and consider taking a personal day off. Many poor experiences with PD stem from the philosophy of one size fits all for ...
We need innovative PD to ensure all learners are given the chance to learn in authentic ways, and not rely on the pace and knowledge of the instructor. We are not teaching tools, we are building ...
It’s the second week of August and teachers have returned for in-service training at their school sites. Sitting in the cafeteria, we listen to the same PowerPoint taught by the same person who hasn’t ...
Our Professional Development School (PDS) is at the heart of our commitment to excellence in teacher education. Our PDS is a collaborative partnership between the School of Education and participating ...
Research and Innovations in Medical Education (RIME) Week, held annually in September, promotes teaching skills, fosters curriculum innovation, and showcases scholarship and research findings in ...
Administrators can set annual goals and consult peers at other schools to create professional learning experiences that ...