scholarly journals The Study on the Building of Effective Professional Development System for Enhancing Teachers' Capability in Korea

2009 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 221-240
Author(s):  
Jeong Young-Soo
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Development System ◽  
Effective Professional Development

Teacher perceptions of effective professional development: insights for design

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Ling Zhang ◽  
Richard Allen Carter ◽  
Jihong Zhang ◽  
Tiffany L. Hunt ◽  
Christopher R. Emerling ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Teacher Perceptions ◽  
Effective Professional Development

scholarly journals An Examination of Principal Professional Development and its Alignment to Professional Standards and Professional Development Constructs

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 71-80
Author(s):  
SUZANNE RODRIGUEZ ◽  
Jennifer Moradian-Watson ◽  
Mariya Yukhymenko
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Professional Standards ◽  
Principal Professional Development ◽  
Principal Development ◽  
Leadership Standards ◽  
Effective Professional Development ◽  
District Administrators ◽  
School District Administrators ◽  
Professional Leadership

Principals need and require specific professional development that is rigorous, effective, and aligned to professional leadership standards and effective professional development constructs. This case study examined the professional development strategies, and practices, used by school districts and their alignment to the California Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (CPSEL) and effective professional development constructs. School district administrators and principals representing the Southern San Joaquin Valley, a predominantly rural area of California, participated in this research via interviews and focus groups. This research is critical as rural areas are often underrepresented in educational research. The findings indicate a lack of intentional alignment of principal professional development with professional standards and professional development constructs. The findings call for districts to take an intentional approach to principal development that is aligned with these frameworks to ensure principals are provided with effective and rigorous support for their educational leadership, growth, and development.

Evaluating and Funding the Professional Development Program

2012 ◽  
pp. 206-226 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine L. Mark
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Economic Crisis ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Student Learning Outcomes ◽  
Professional Development Program ◽  
Development Programs ◽  
Budget Cuts ◽  
Effective Professional Development ◽  
Professional Development Programs

Professional development programs must have an organized process of evaluation, either formally or informally. The evaluation needs to be delivered in both micro and macro settings. In the micro setting, the evaluator monitors the overall atmosphere of the learning environment and the performance of the participants while training is taking place. In the macro setting, which consists of the teacher’s classroom, the evaluation needs to determine whether the teacher is actually using the knowledge gained during professional development to improve /impact student learning outcomes. In order for professional development to be effective, professional development programs should never be delivered and then forgotten. Further, locating funding and support are important due to the state of economic crisis and budget cuts. School districts have to look for creative ways to fund and support successful professional development programs. Some of these include developing technology resource centers, looking for federal and state funds, and looking toward individuals and corporations to help support and fund programs.

Designing a Professional Development Program

2012 ◽  
pp. 171-189
Author(s):  
Amy Payne
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Development Program ◽  
The United States ◽  
Professional Development Program ◽  
Development Programs ◽  
Effective Professional Development ◽  
The World ◽  
Professional Development Training ◽  
Professional Development Programs

Professional development is an essential aspect of any career. Many professions have minimum standards or requirements of training each year to maintain a license and/or job. This chapter outlines the necessary components for effective professional development training in terms of technology use, and examines some reasons why certain professional development programs may be ineffective. The chapter also discusses ways to assess the overall efficiency of a professional development program and highlight some outstanding professional development programs/practices in existence. A comparison between professional development practices performed in the United States with other countries around the world is provided to offer an understanding how professional development can vary depending upon culture.

The Impact of New Technologies on Professional Development

2013 ◽  
pp. 40-52
Author(s):  
Sarah T. Meltzer
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Student Achievement ◽  
21St Century ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Effective Professional Development ◽  
The Past ◽  
New Learning ◽  
Specific Activities ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Support Students

Professional development in schools is not a new concept; however, the impact of new technologies in the past two decades has shown it is important to incorporate research-based strategies in order to be effective. While strategies for curriculum-focused trainings may have been effective in the past, technology-focused training must take a different approach in the 21st century. Effective professional development will positively impact student achievement and is critical for sustainable school reform. This chapter addresses the importance of developing a new learning environment conducive to supporting professional development in technology. Key strategies necessary to support students’ needs in the 21st century are explained. Without an emphasis on specific activities and opportunities throughout the phases of planning and implementation, professional development will not be sustainable and student achievement will not be impacted.

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