...PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS SY 2014-2015 Module 1: Lesson Planning Techniques/ Strategies Materials for Evaluation: Instructional Supervision 2-Post Observation Information Critical Reflection: “Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is a progress. Working together is a success”.-Henry Ford Teamwork requires dedication, coordination, and people skills. Without the aforementioned things, success will not be possible. It doesn’t matter what position you are handling or the type of designation you have but never the less this should not be a barrier in reaching for a common goal towards the work place. It is essential that everyone works hand in hand to reach the best of what they are heading to. A broom will not work if only one of its parts is functioning. This is also true for “no man is an island” and that “two heads are better than one.” How is this related to lesson planning? Lesson plan is a basic tool teacher’s use every day. It is essential for it serves as a guide in the daily teaching of educator. One cannot just teach the lesson without this. All the objectives, the lesson to be tackled as well as the skills, attitudes and knowledge should be found in the daily lesson plan. As part of the observation done by the administrator, post observation is really needed. Needless to say, matters should be discussed in accordance with the lesson plan if it meets the objectives or if the learners acquire something from the lesson being taught and...
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...PROFESSIONAL ISOLATION AND OCCUPATIONAL STRESS IN TEACHERS Education is the ability to meet life's situation, it is a character building process, enhancing one's personality and making him/her rational, capable, responsive and intelligent. Twenty first century is characterized by the emergence of multiculturalism due to industrialization, urbanization, globalization and disintegration in the family system. It is described as the century of stress and strain. Since, education is viewed as an instrument to develop the cognitive qualities, tolerance and understanding of people, it should prepare the younger generation to understand and face the realities of globalization. In this context, the schools and the teachers have more responsibilities in moulding the character of the students. Thus, the role of the teacher in the society is vital for its improvement. Professionalism demands teachers to be innovative in their attitudes, flexible in their approach, always refreshing themselves with day-to-day developments in their respective subject area. At the same time, they should be capable of recognizing the value of human potentials, understanding the diverse needs of learners and enrich the environment for their growth. In essence, the dream of learning society in this information age becomes real only when the teachers are able to collaborate with each other to accomplish the task, and, towards this end, their ability to communicate effectively becomes more critical...
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...There are numerous interpretations of the term ‘professional’ in education, and its affect on those affiliated with it as it can have many ramifications in the contexts of ‘professional’ being linked with quality teaching.This critical essay written by Jenny Johnston discusses differing ideas of professionalism in educational discourse, summarises and critically analyses a doctoral research project which highlights the complexities of educational change, along with bringing to light the pure lack of evidence of the link between professionalism and quality education, while discussing the impact upon teachers. There is no one definition for the term ‘professional’, nor one idea about the professionalism in education. Johnston uses the differing ideas of multiple authors to highlight this, along with the differing levels of ideas about how easily teacher quality can be improved through professionalisation. To begin, Johnston explains Sachs’ (2011) view that professionalism and its definition has been a struggle between union leaders, bureaucrats, and academics. However, Johnston notes that teacher’s voices have been invalidated as Sachs omitted teacher involvement in this process. Continuing from this, the perspective that professional...
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...ongoing teacher professional development. It intends to qualitatively and quantitatively extend an educators’ skill set so that they are continually effective in the classroom. Like any other profession teachers must keep their skills sharp and updated as the educational system is only as good as its players. The key to this quality education for all students is the classroom teacher, but not just any classroom teacher (Killion & Harrison, 2006). Students must have skillful, highly effective teachers who have consistent access to ongoing professional development (Sparks & Hirsch, 2000; Guskey, 1997; Guskey, 1998; Maldonado, 2002). NCLB offers broad guidelines for effective professional development acknowledging the integral nature of ongoing professional development that seeks to insure teachers continually possess the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully perform their duties (Lauer & Dean 2004). NCLB requires all 50 states to provide “high-quality” professional development that will ensure every teacher is both highly qualified and highly effective. The federal government’s definition of high-quality professional development includes activities that improve and increase teachers’ academic knowledge, are part of school and district improvement plans, provide teachers the knowledge to meet state content standards, are sustained, intensive and classroom focused, support the recruiting, hiring and training of high quality teachers, expand teachers’ understandings...
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...Three Major Sins of Professional Development How Can We Make It Better? .Authors:VARELA, ALEJANDRA M..Source:Education Digest, Dec2012, Vol. 78 Issue 4, p17-20, 4p.Document Type:Article.Subject Terms:TEACHERS -- In-service training -- United States TEACHER development -- Methodology PROFESSIONAL education -- United States CAREER development TEACHERS -- Training of -- United States CLASSROOM management -- Study & teaching TEACHER participation in curriculum planning.Geographic Terms:UNITED States.Abstract:The article addresses flaws with teachers' professional development and in-service training programs in the U.S., particularly noting the lack of teacher input in professional development and curricula planning. It discusses the lack of practical demonstrations of concepts taught in professional development courses. It comments on the issues with treating all teachers and subjects the same, isolating in-service training from daily classroom practices, and ignoring follow-up. It notes the benefits of utilizing research-driven practices in classroom management and teacher training..Lexile:1240.ISSN:0013127X.Accession Number:83883062.Database: MasterFILE Premier.... Translate Full Text:. Choose Languageالإنجليزية/العربيةанглийски език/български英语/简体中文英語/繁體中文angličtina/češtinaEngelsk/danskEngels/DuitsAnglais/FrançaisEnglisch/DeutschΑγγλικά/ΕλληνικάEnglish/Hausaאנגלית/עבריתअंग्रेज़ी/हिंदीangol/magyarInggris/bahasa IndonesiaInglesi/Italiano英語/日本語영어/한국어Engelsk/Norskانگل...
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...Presidential Decree No. 1006 2. – Republic Act No. 7836 3. – Republic Act No. 9293 III. INTODUCTION “Ang Kabataan ang pag-asa ng Bayan”, these are the words uttered by our great National Hero Dr. Jose P. Rizal. Indeed, all children have the potential to do great things, provided they are given the right opportunities to succeed and the right people to help them achieve greatness. The Philippine Education System greatly relies upon teachers to educate young minds and mold them to be productive and morally upright citizens of the nation. Aside from parents, teachers are considered to be the major force in nurturing a child’s potential and developing their capabilities. Former President Ferdinand E. Marcos recognized the vital role of teachers in nation-building that he proclaimed Presidential Decree No. 1006 otherwise known as the “Decree Professionalizing Teaching” on January 01, 1977. This was aimed to raise the morale of teachers and that they be considered...
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...development from infancy to early-adulthood. A significant number of organizations, such as commercial ones, are adopting mentoring programs as a vital part of their professional development plans. Mentoring is an effective tool to foster professional development to both the mentor and mentee. The practice of mentoring beginning teachers emerged in the 1980s as a professional development strategy for achieving a variety of goals. Teacher mentoring programs are now perceived as an effective staff development approach for beginning teachers. Cooper and Miller (1998) state that the benefits of mentoring include :faster, more effective integration of new teachers, retention of quality professionals, increased transfer of skills from one generation to another; gains in productivity and performance; increased learning from professional development activities; enhanced communication, commitment, and motivation; and a stabilizing factor in times of change. Zimbabwe introduced the attachment model for the first time in 1995. Shumbayawonda (2001) says “In 1995 Zimbabwe introduced the attachment model where student teachers were placed under the charge of experienced qualified teachers”. Definition of terms Mentor Furlong and Maynard (1995) in Shumbayawonda (2011) defines a mentor as one who acts as a coach, helping the student teacher to gain skills, to reflect on their practical teaching experiences. Zey (1984, in Shumbayawonda (2011) says that a mentor is a person who over-sees...
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...no. 4 GIFTED CHILD TODAY Features Avenues to Professional Learning Online Technology Tips and Tools for Professional Development in Gifted Education Catherine A. Little1 and Brian C. Housand2 Abstract: The use of online methods for professional development activities is on the rise, with more schools exploring creative ways of providing teacher learning opportunities. Online professional development offers a promising direction for providing increased learning opportunities, promoting professional collaboration, and supporting teacher facility with technology resources. In gifted education, online activities may present effective ways of connecting gifted education professionals across multiple schools and districts and providing professional learning experiences in gifted education for colleagues in general education. In this article, the authors discuss key features of professional development and considerations for applying them in an online learning context. The authors emphasize the importance of coherence with the curriculum, active engagement, sustained attention, and administrative support. They then discuss five avenues or approaches for implementing online professional development, representing a range of interactive elements and opportunities for blending live and online components. Within each avenue presented, the authors share specific resources that would support implementation in the professional learning context. “ Online activities may present...
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...Who should be paid more, Professional Athletes or Teachers? In today’s society, there is a lot of discussion on whether teachers should be paid more than professional athletes. Several people believe that professional athletes should be paid more, but very few people believe that teachers should be paid more than professional athletes. Teachers should be paid more than professional athletes because they are more important, they work harder, and they have a lot more to offer than a professional athlete has for the public. Most students my age would choose an athlete over a teacher any day, but me, I choose a teacher. Why do I believe teachers should be paid more? Well, how else would I have the knowledge to be able to write this paper correctly?...
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...goals ‘improving all aspects of the quality of education and ensuring excellence of all so that recognized and measurable learning outcomes are achieved by all, especially in literacy, numeracy and essential life skills.” This goal can only be achieved through the ‘delivery of a systemof quality education to students at all levels of the education system.’ In order to provide quality education to students it is important that all stakeholders play an active role in the education process. Therefore it is important that teachers continually upgrade and develop their skills to be able to identify and properly meet the needs of students. The ministry and by extension administrators need to assist by providing teachers with opportunities to participate in ongoing professional development programs. No Name Primary School is a school of inclusion with an open door policy which seeks to meet the goals of Education for All. Parents are welcomed to visit and teachers are free to voice their opinions and concern. The mission of the school...
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...Education— Making Professional Development Effective ADD Name ADD Course Title Instructors: ADD Name ADD SCHOOL ALL IN CAPITAL LETTERS March 13, 2014 Introduction As individuals invested with the competencies, resources, and responsibilities to transform future generations through education, instructors require to be consistently updated with the latest pedagogical techniques. Professional development programs enable teachers to better their style, interact with a diverse spectrum of colleagues, and gain awareness and understanding of best practices, educational supplements, and technological tools that can increase learning outcomes for students. The possibilities tendered by educational styles that showcase technological progress are exemplary. In the prevalent computer and information technology era, traditional pedagogical methods that confine themselves to two-dimensional and strictly verbal/written teacher-student interactions are redundant when compared to technology-integrated educational styles. Additionally, such simplistic teaching styles are incapable of engaging students who live in times of constant and abundant exposure to instant information access and overload in multiple formats. Enabling teachers to participate in professional development programs that allow for the integration of technology in the educational systems yields myriad benefits. Therefore, instructional technology training is indispensable in order...
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...Professional Portfolio: The Importance of a Professional Portfolio to Teachers Polly Anne Bell Grand Canyon University: SPE-529N August 13, 2014 Professional Portfolio: The Importance of a Professional Portfolio to Teachers A professional portfolio is a valuable tool for use by teachers as a reflective instrument to plan and chart professional growth. It is an equally valuable tool for teachers as they engage in job searching (Campbell, Melenyzer, Nettles & Wynan, 2014). A well developed portfolio can help present the teacher as being professional, organized, and a serious member of the teaching profession (Hom, 1997). A Personal Growth Tool When used for personal growth, the portfolio can provide the teacher with a schematic design for structuring, implementing, and advancing professional development. It can help her to link her professional goals to requirements of school districts, state and national standards (Hom, 1997). Additionally, by capturing her experiences in the portfolio, the teacher is better-able to self-evaluate her academic growth, professional development and teaching experiences (Hom, 1997). An Interview Tool A professional portfolio is also valuable in ensuring a smoother and less stressed interview (Campbell et al., 2014). With the portfolio in hand, the teacher is readily able to refer to talking points. When the interviewer poses questions about the teacher’s knowledge, experiences, or how she approaches teaching a certain concept,...
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...TEACHER’S PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN SCIENCE OF INTERMEDIATE PUPILS, LABANGON BLISS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, DIVISION OF CEBU CITY: AN INTERVENTION PROGRAM A Research Presented to the Faculty of the Graduate School University of Southern Philippines Foundations Cebu City In Partial Fulfillment Of the Requirements for the Degree Master of Arts in Education Major in Science Education By GLENDA D. EMPLEO MAY 2015 Chapter I THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE Rationale Science, technology and innovation in this new era are increasingly very important for the country’s economic well – being and quality of life. Jobs in every field call for people who are analytical, creative, curious and critical thinkers. The future of a country lies in knowledge and a scientifically literate population. Although people learn throughout their lives, the teaching of Science in schools offers students the ability to access a wealth of knowledge and information which contributes to an overall understanding of how and why things work. Thus, it is vitally important to have a good science education in schools. Science and Health in the elementary level aims to help the Filipino child gain functional understanding of Science concepts and principles linked with real life situation, acquire Science skills as well as scientific attitudes and values needed in solving everyday problems. But do our schools produce learners to the expectation of...
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...501 February 23, 2015 Building Blocks of a Successful Career in Education The following is a bulleted list of important components each teacher candidate must achieve in order to continue on into a successful career in education. This outline will overview each of the following topics: TaskStream, Learner Goals, Professional Dispositions and Where to Start. * Taskstream: Taskstream is an e-portfolio that each student in the college of education is required to have. Throughout the students’ schooling they will be instructed to upload pertinent assignments that are attached to standards; the assignment serves as evidence. When applying for teaching positions, students can use this online collection as their portfolio, showing what they have accomplished throughout their time at Grand Canyon University. The student may even choose to share this e-portfolio on the Web. * Learner Goals: Learner goals are standards that are mandated by “…state and federal departments of education, professional education organizations and accrediting bodies” (GCU, 2012). They include professional dispositions, content knowledge, pedagogical content knowledge and skill, professional pedagogical knowledge and skills, data-informed decision making, performance assessment, technology integration, and field experience/clinical practice. * Professional Dispositions: Values and ethics that will have a positive effect on the teaching community. * Content knowledge: Having mastery of the...
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...Professional Knowledge and Abilities Cassandra Davis Foundations for General Education and Professional Success/GEN/200 November 29, 2010 Kevin Browning Professional Knowledge and Abilities An individual learns and acquires professional knowledge both from studying in an academic institution and from a structured and monitored workplace experience. Education and practice increase one's knowledge and abilities that can be very helpful in his or her personal and professional success. How does one develop his or her professional knowledge? She or he needs to consider professional development activities such as attending higher education or continuing training courses and degree programs with other opportunities to socialize with other staff or professionals to share ideas and expertise. Individuals, who take the initiative and extra effort to acquire advanced levels of education, have the strong drive to achieve their professional goals. When they have acquired the knowledge necessary for the job, they crave to apply them at work so they willingly take tasks that allow them to develop their skills and abilities that eventually result in accomplishing varied tasks and goals. The development of these skills and knowledge become few of the factors for promotion or transfer to a better position, which will eventually lead to success in one's professional career. It is no doubt that employers consider one's educational attainment and experiences during...
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