Cassidy Graham
EDS 8857
Designing Effective Professional Development
Setting Up PD for a State Curriculum Change
Scenario and Goals
The state is planning for a state-wide curriculum change. Educators must align their instruction and assessments to the new standards so that students can find success within the classroom. Beneficial PD must be designed for maximum impact. School Goals:
- effective and confident implementation
- support readiness and mastery
Timeline: 0ne-year plan
The new curriculum will be implemented within one 1 year. To ensure educators are ready for the new curriculum, there must be three different phases included in the curriculum imlementation plan.
Andragogy Principles In PD
1- Self Concept
2- Learning from Experience
3- Readiness to Learn
4- Immediate Applications
5- Intrinisic Motivation
6- Need to Know
Self Concept
Educators need autonomy and self-direction when they are learning something new.
(Bouchrika, 2024)
Learning from Experience
- Lesson Study Teams
- Reflective Discussions
Readiness to Learn
How can I implement this principle? - Align PD with classroom timing - PD just before the curriculum launch - Embed follow-up coaching and PD opportunities
When PD targets immediate actions and ideas, educators are more willing to participate and learn.
(Cloke, 2024)
Immediate applications
Standard Practice Educators could have the option of piloting different units or standards that will be in the upcoming curriculum.
Lesson PlanningHands-on learning experiences where educators can review the standards and develop lessons/curriculum pacing guides.
Models Give academic coaches and district leaders model the content that will be in the new curriculum. This will give educators the opportunity to reflect on the new curriculum and apply it in their own classroom.
Intrinsic Motivation
Adults are more motivated by internal personal factors rather than external factors (Bouchrika, 2024).
How can educators be motivated? - Give educators choices in the implementation process - Emphasize the purpose of the new curriculum - Encouragement
Need to Know
Communication is key! How can this principle be implemented? - Share the why (evidence/state-wide goals) - Provide examples of how the curriculum will be implemented - Encourage questions - Outline the timeline and expectations
(Cloke, 2024)
Importance of Andragogy
Provides adults with a more engaging and beneficial learning experience
Allows the learning to be differentiated
Focuses on problem-centered learning
Promotes flexibility and application
(goFLUENT, 2021)
Maximizing the Impact of the PD
Important Considerations
- Make the PD applicable to educator needs
- Ensure the PD is engaging
- Provide hands-on and active participation opportunities
- Provide continuous support
- Encourage reflection opportunities
- Apply Knowles' Principles to allow for differentiation
References
Bouchrika, I. (2024). The Andragogy Approach: Knowles’ Adult Learning Theory Principles. Research.com. https://research.com/education/the-andragogy-approach(2025). Clipartkey.com. https://www.clipartkey.com/mpngs/m/36-367350_intrinsic-motivation-clipart-circle.png Cloke, H. (2024, June 14). What Is Malcolm Knowles’ Adult Learning Theory? Growth Engineering. https://www.growthengineering.co.uk/adult-learning-theory/ goFLUENT. (2021). The Importance of Andragogy in Training and Development. GoFLUENT | United States. https://www.gofluent.com/us-en/insights/employee-experience/andragogy-in-training-and-development/ Knowles, M. S., Holton, E. F., & Swanson, R. A. (2015). The adult learner: The definitive classic in adult education and human resource development (8th ed.). Routledge.
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Cassidy Graham
EDS 8857
Designing Effective Professional Development
Setting Up PD for a State Curriculum Change
Scenario and Goals
The state is planning for a state-wide curriculum change. Educators must align their instruction and assessments to the new standards so that students can find success within the classroom. Beneficial PD must be designed for maximum impact. School Goals:
Timeline: 0ne-year plan
The new curriculum will be implemented within one 1 year. To ensure educators are ready for the new curriculum, there must be three different phases included in the curriculum imlementation plan.
Andragogy Principles In PD
1- Self Concept
2- Learning from Experience
3- Readiness to Learn
4- Immediate Applications
5- Intrinisic Motivation
6- Need to Know
Self Concept
Educators need autonomy and self-direction when they are learning something new.
(Bouchrika, 2024)
Learning from Experience
Readiness to Learn
How can I implement this principle? - Align PD with classroom timing - PD just before the curriculum launch - Embed follow-up coaching and PD opportunities
When PD targets immediate actions and ideas, educators are more willing to participate and learn.
(Cloke, 2024)
Immediate applications
Standard Practice Educators could have the option of piloting different units or standards that will be in the upcoming curriculum.
Lesson PlanningHands-on learning experiences where educators can review the standards and develop lessons/curriculum pacing guides.
Models Give academic coaches and district leaders model the content that will be in the new curriculum. This will give educators the opportunity to reflect on the new curriculum and apply it in their own classroom.
Intrinsic Motivation
Adults are more motivated by internal personal factors rather than external factors (Bouchrika, 2024).
How can educators be motivated? - Give educators choices in the implementation process - Emphasize the purpose of the new curriculum - Encouragement
Need to Know
Communication is key! How can this principle be implemented? - Share the why (evidence/state-wide goals) - Provide examples of how the curriculum will be implemented - Encourage questions - Outline the timeline and expectations
(Cloke, 2024)
Importance of Andragogy
Provides adults with a more engaging and beneficial learning experience
Allows the learning to be differentiated
Focuses on problem-centered learning
Promotes flexibility and application
(goFLUENT, 2021)
Maximizing the Impact of the PD
Important Considerations
References
Bouchrika, I. (2024). The Andragogy Approach: Knowles’ Adult Learning Theory Principles. Research.com. https://research.com/education/the-andragogy-approach(2025). Clipartkey.com. https://www.clipartkey.com/mpngs/m/36-367350_intrinsic-motivation-clipart-circle.png Cloke, H. (2024, June 14). What Is Malcolm Knowles’ Adult Learning Theory? Growth Engineering. https://www.growthengineering.co.uk/adult-learning-theory/ goFLUENT. (2021). The Importance of Andragogy in Training and Development. GoFLUENT | United States. https://www.gofluent.com/us-en/insights/employee-experience/andragogy-in-training-and-development/ Knowles, M. S., Holton, E. F., & Swanson, R. A. (2015). The adult learner: The definitive classic in adult education and human resource development (8th ed.). Routledge.