EDU 585 Professional Development Graphic Organizer

Professional Development Graphic Organizer

Tiffany T. Nguyen College of Education, Grand Canyon University EDU 585: Designing Effective Professional Development John Essignton November 8, 2023

2. Communities of Practice

1. Workshop/Training Session

3. Mentoring/Coaching

5 ways to cultivate

Professional Development Models

References

4. ActiveResearch

5. Online Learning/Blended Learning

Model 1: Workshop/Training Sessions

• Characteristics: Short-term, expert-led sessions, often one-time events.
• Effectiveness: Quick dissemination of information but limited long-term impact.
• Advantages: Efficiency, broad exposure to new concepts.
• Disadvantages: Lack of follow-up, limited opportunities for practice.
• Activities: Lecture-style presentations, hands-on demonstrations.

(Darling-Hammond al., 2009)

Model 2: Communities of Practice

• Characteristics: Ongoing, collaborative learning communities, facilitated discussions.
• Effectiveness: Highly effective for sharing knowledge and experience.
• Advantages: Encourages sharing, long-term growth, peer support.
• Disadvantages: Time-consuming, may lack structure.
• Activities: Regular meetings, group discussions, collaborative projects.

(Stoll, L. al., 2006)

Model 3: Mentoring/Coaching

• Characteristics: One-on-one or small group support and guidance.
• Effectiveness: Highly effective for personalized growth and skill development.
• Advantages: Tailored support, feedback, and relationship-building.
• Disadvantages: Time and resource-intensive.
• Activities: Observations, feedback sessions, goal setting.

(Joyce, B., & Showers, B.,2002)

Model 4: Action Research

• Characteristics: Teacher-driven inquiry into classroom practices.
• Effectiveness: Promotes reflection, innovation, and self-directed learning.
• Advantages: Relevant, sustainable, encourages problem-solving.
• Disadvantages: Time-consuming, may lack expert input.
• Activities: Identifying problems, collecting data, analyzing and implementing changes.

(Mills, G. E.,2014)

Model 5: Online Learning/Blended Learning

• Characteristics: Self-paced or structured online courses, often supplemented with in-person sessions.
• Effectiveness: Flexibility but depends on engagement.
• Advantages: Accessibility, variety of resources.
• Disadvantages: Requires self-discipline, limited face-to-face interaction.
• Activities: Discussion forums, webinars, online quizzes, collaborative projects.

(Palloff, R. M., & Pratt, K., 2013)

References

Darling-Hammond, L., Wei, R. C., Andree, A., Richardson, N., & Orphanos, S. (2009). Professional learning in the learning profession: A status report on teacher development in the United States and abroad. Stanford University. Hord, S. M. (1997). Professional learning communities: Communities of continuous inquiry and improvement. Southwestern Educational Development Laboratory. Joyce, B., & Showers, B. (2002). Student achievement through staff development (3rd ed.). Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. Mills, G. E. (2014). Action research: A guide for the teacher researcher. Pearson. Palloff, R. M., & Pratt, K. (2013). Lessons from the virtual classroom: The realities of online teaching. John Wiley & Sons. Stoll, L., Bolam, R., McMahon, A., Wallace, M., & Thomas, S. (2006). Professional learning communities: A review of the literature. Journal of Educational Change, 7(4), 221-258.