The document discusses issues with traditional models of professional development (PD) for teachers and proposes more effective alternatives. It notes that traditional PD often treats teachers as passive learners rather than creative professionals. The alternative models suggested in the document include professional learning communities, action research teams, coaching/mentoring, online learning communities, and teacher-led workshops. These models aim to make PD more meaningful by aligning it with school goals, empowering teachers as leaders, and fostering collaboration and reflection.

1. innovative development
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Simple K-12 Webinar * August 13, 2012
Lyn Hilt * @l_hilt * http://lynhilt.com
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3. The problem with PD is that on the whole it treats teachers as
‘consumers’ of professional knowledge, and discourages teachers
from thinking for themselves. Teachers need to be ‘creators’ of
professional knowledge.
-Peter Kent
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/wonderfullycomplex/3352954780/sizes/o/in/photostream/
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6. kolb cycle/experiential learning cycle
http://www.ldu.leeds.ac.uk/ldu/sddu_multimedia/kolb/static_version.php
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7. “Adult learning is facilitated when the learner’s
representation and interpretation of his own
experience are accepted as valid, acknowledged
as an essential aspect influencing change, and
respected as a potential resource for learning.”
Brundage and MacKeracher, 1980 via Dewar, 1999
http://www.flickr.com/photos/specialkrb/5232619436/in/pool-1331568@N23/
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8. make it meaningful.
(even for this guy.)
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9. so what could it look like?
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10. aligned to school vision and goals
connected to student learning outcomes
experiential
empowering
collaborative, social, reflective
supported through a culture of trust
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11. PLCs Lesson Study Book Circles
Reflective
Special Interest Action Research
Journaling/
Cohorts Teams
Blogging
Teacher-led Coaching/
Fed-Ex Days
workshops Mentoring
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12. anytime, anywhere learning
expand teachers’ networks
#edchat
#cpchat
#ptchat
#elemchat
Image: Alec Couros
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13. developing interests
elementary technology cohort
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14. teachers as leaders
facilitating learning sessions
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15. providing autonomy
Fed-Ex days
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17. embrace constraints
“There’s no time!” Get creative with schedules… before/after
school, flex time, reduce non-instructional duties, provide coverage
yourself
“Central office will never go for this!” Start with a pilot group…
gather teacher feedback, prove the positive impact on teacher and
student growth alike
“Your budget is being cut!” Building teacher leadership eliminates
the need for expensive out-of-house PD offerings… seek out
affordable or free online venues- webinars, #rscons… send your
teachers to #edcamps, #ntcamps
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18. acknowledgements
For Sharing Ideas
Steven Andersen @web20classroom
For Sharing Images
Shelly Blake-Plock @teachpaperless http://www.flickr.com/photos/b-tal/116220689/sizes/o/in/photostream/
Connected Principals www.connectedprincipals.com http://www.flickr.com/photos/rdhout/http://www.flickr.com/photos/
cliff_robin/618199950/sizes/o/in/photostream/
Alec Couros @courosa http://www.flickr.com/photos/68634595@N00/116220689/
Seth Godin @thisissethsblog http://www.flickr.com/photos/b-tal/116220689/sizes/o/in/photostream/
Patrick Larkin @bhsprincipal http://www .flickr.com/photos/brianauer/2220697913/sizes/o/in/
photostream/
Lisa Nielsen @innovativeedu http://www.flickr.com/photos/srsphoto/766053834/sizes/o/in/
Daniel Pink @danielpink photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/28481088@N00/2746176068/sizes/o/in/
Powerful Learning Practice http://plpnetwork.com/ photostream/
Eric Sheninger @nmhs_principal http://www.flickr.com/photos/jkfid/4333769080/sizes/l/in/photostream/
Josh Stumpenhorst @stumpteacher http://www.flickr.com/photos/striatic/2192189572/sizes/z/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/falcifer/4063703683/sizes/l/in/photostream/
Chris Wejr @mrwejr http://www.flickr.com/photos/wonderfullycomplex/3352954780/sizes/o/in/
Brecknock Elementary School Teachers photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/pinksherbet/234942843/sizes/l/in/
photostream
Presentation Resources found here:
http://leadandlearn.wikispaces.com/
Simple+K-12+Webinars
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