Principles of Effective Professional Development

Goals of the Videotape

• Highlight principles of effective professional development

• Show what these principles look like in action

• Provide guidance for professional developers to consider when they design and provide learning experiences for teachers of science and mathematic

Principles of Effective Professional Development
This tape provides images of these principles:

• Vision of Teaching and Learning: The professional development is based on effective learning and teaching models that emphasize in-depth understanding, equity, and quality teaching strategies.

• Mirrors Classroom Practice: The professional development models strategies teachers will use with their students.

• Enhances Knowledge and Skills: Program increases understanding of content and/or content-specific pedagogical knowledge.

• Develops Learning Community: Teachers learn and share together.

• Builds Teacher Leadership: Teachers learn to support other teachers to enhance science and mathematics teachin

• Links to the System: Professional development is aligned with other school or district initiatives and practices and has administrative support.

• Continuous Assessment: Program assesses its impact on teacher learning and makes needed improvements.