This document outlines a teacher's professional learning journey and emphasizes the importance of continuous learning for teachers. It discusses how teachers need in-depth subject knowledge as well as knowledge of how students learn. Teachers must stay up to date on new research in teaching and learning and use it to refine their skills. The document then lists various opportunities for professional development available to teachers, including programs organized by the school and district, conferences, professional associations, online networks, journals, and more. It stresses the importance of lifelong learning and reflection for teachers.

1. My Professional
Learning Journey

2. Why?
The research asserts that, in order to be effective, teachers need a
deep understanding of their subject area, knowledge of how
students learn specific subject matter and a range of strategies and
practices that support student learning.
Teaching is a dynamic profession and, as new knowledge about
teaching and learning emerges, new types of expertise are
required by educators. Teachers must keep abreast of this
knowledge base and use it to continually refine their conceptual
and pedagogical skills.
Professional Learning in Effective Schools 2005

3. VIT
Standards
7&8

4. Closest connections...
Colleagues - within and neighbouring
schools
Mentors - formal, CEO staff, those who
inspire us
Mates... - our confidantes, support
networks

5. Sandhurst Induction Program
2nd & 3rd Years Program
Teacher wellBeing
Teaching and learning Strategies
4th & 5th Years Program
TAKOM
Leading for Learning

6. Sandhurst Professional
Development Opprotunities
Sandhurst Teaching and Learning Team
STLT
Sandhurst Innovations and Development Team
SIDT
Sandhurst Technology and Resources Team
STRT
Sandhurst Religious Education Team SRET

7. Social Justice Immersion -
Cebu Phillipines

8. Professional Associations
http://www.cpta.vic.edu.au/

9. Journals & Publications
Resource Centre Bendigo
Borrowing online

10. Online PLNs
http://sandhurstictnetwork.globalteacher.org.au/

11. Twitter
Top tips:
follow other educators
follow leaders in
education or your
subject specific area -
use their website
use as a learning tool/
asking questions?
be selective

12. Blogs
Websites - RSS feeds/ Google Reader
Google searches
http://www.briansblog.org.au/

13. TED Talks
Link to TED talk by Sir Ken Robinson

14. iTunes
iTunes podcasts
iTunes U

15. Catholic Identity
http://churchresources.info/pray/
index.shtml

16. Journalling
Return to prior entries - double loop
Stem statements that work for you...
Model reflective writing with your
students - create an authentic purpose.
http://ohlife.com/

17. Moving forward...
What are you going to take away from
this?
What spoke to you?
What is it you now would like to have a
go at?
How would you like to be supported?