Lessons Learned

by: Matthew J. Maurer

Have you participated in professional development (PD) programs that never met your expectations? Have you found it difficult to find a program that fits well with your academic and pedagogical needs? If so, the author shares your sentiment. In this article, he describes three lessons learned while developing and conducting a PD partnership program. Creating a good fit, fostering a sense of community, and providing time for adequate reflection are essential to teacher involvement.

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Type Journal ArticlePub Date 7/1/2010Stock # sc10_047_09_32Volume 047Issue 09

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Good Points for PD Providers

Anyone who is involved in providing professional development should read this article. It is a reflective look on the struggles a PD partnership had over the course of two year project. By... See More

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