THE PD BOOK Book Study 2

THE PD BOOK

Book Study 2: Chapters 4-5

Conditions for learning

Chapter 4

The authors give us the "conditions for learning" (pg. 122) using the PARTY metaphor again. Which of these conditions is critical for you as a learner? as a facilitator?

• A feeling of purpose or meaning
• A feeling of comfort with other participants
• A thoughtful facilitator
• A comfortable physical setting
• Agency, a sense of choice or freedom

honoring Adult Learners

04

Which adult learning principle do you want to focus more of your efforts during your next professional learning facilitation?

Adult learning Principles

04

Using the author's chart on pg. 134-136 as a starting point, what are some other elements of these examples and non-examples that you can identify? When you have engaged in some of the non-examples (either as a participant or facilitator), what was the impact?

time for practice

04

How do you make time for practice when leading professional learning? What actions do you take to allow the practice to continue afterwards?

21 Planning questions that will make your pd awesome

05

On page 150-151, the authors give a series of questions to consider when planning for an upcoming PD. Which question(s) resonated most with you?

welcoming rituals and optimistic closures

05

What were your thoughts on the components of the Bright Morning Welcoming Rituals and Optimistic Closures? Are there any of their components you might want to implement in your practice?

Choosing activities

05

The author compares choosing activities for PD like choosing cheese for a party on p. 164. Do you agree with her thoughts on this? If so, how do you accomplish this?

Anything Else?

Thanks!!!