Call To Action: Alternative Professional Development

The need for effective professional learning (PL) has never been more significant in the ever-evolving landscape of education. It is no secret that student success hinges on an educator's expertise and growth. However, traditional professional development or “sit and get” models have often fallen short, failing to produce the desired impact on teacher practice and student outcomes (TNTP, 2015).

Recent studies have shed light on the shortcomings of traditional professional development approaches. With their limited duration and superficial impact, “sit and get” PL fails to facilitate meaningful change in teacher practice and student achievement. The implementation dip, where new skills are initially awkward and require practice to master, often leads to frustration and potential abandonment of innovative teaching methods. (TNTP, 2015) However, there is hope on the horizon. Research and innovative practices are shining a light on new approaches to professional learning, that empowers teachers, prioritize student learning, and creates a culture of continuous improvement (Gulamhussein, 2013).

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REFERENCES:

Gulamhussein, A. (2013). Teaching the teachers effective professional development in an era of high stakes accountability. Center for Public Education. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1NBgyzzfGs6VrNjeJRDZLnipZPGeGMDF9?usp=sharin

TNTP. (2015). The mirage: Confronting the hard truth about our quest for teacher development. Retrieved from http://tntp.org/publications/view/evaluation-and-development/the-mirage-confronting-the-truth-about-our-quest-for-teacher-development