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Mirror mirror on the wall, which "micro" education trend will make the biggest impact of them all? (If you have another "micro-" in mind, write it in as a response to this tweet!) #edtech#edchat
I would add that PD often fails when it is canned, does not connect theory to practice, dishonors the context of each school or district and assumes innovations will easily transfer from one school to another. #edchat
Too often when we have a presenter they have idea about our individual school or what we do. Therefore a lot of the ideas don't fit our middle school or our schedule or unique location/demographic.
#edchat
Our district has some really interesting PL, BUT it still generally hits the broad group rather than identifying who might already know the info. #edchat
IF YOU'VE EVER EXPERIENCED DEATH BY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT THEN YOU KNOW IT'S CAUSES --> lecture, irrelevance, poor planning, improper use of technology (e.g. powerpoint), disconnect with needs of classrooms and schools... what else? #edchat
tweet #4 So far throughout #TAP one of the most helpful things i’ve learned is how to be flexible. In the classroom there’s many things that can go wrong or not as planned and it’s important to be able to easily cope with them. #edchat@PVHStap
Our PD fails because we have so little of it in our district. We have 1 full PD day dedicated to non collaboration/internal PD. That means only one day for outside ideas. #Edchat
OR if they have been out of the classroom for an extended period of time, only taught one or two grades, only taught for a short amount of time.....there are many reasons Ts distrust the PL "professionals". #Edchat
PD should be run like a great lesson: learning targets, self-assessment, engagement strategies, checks for understanding, and then application. #edchat
tweet #5 One of my favorite parts about going to south everyday is when i first get there and all the kids are excited to see me. Having a relationship with them makes them comfortable to ask questions and be excited to learn. #edchat#tap@PVHStap
Teacher are not distrustful of educators ... we are distrustful of edu-preneurs whose purpose is more about selling product than solid pedagogy #edchat
MindShiftKQED: "Students want to feel heard. The times that students have found me unlikeable usually go back to my not listening," writes michel1erussel1 for middleweb https://t.co/1qVp1W7mhy#edchat#teaching#mschat
tweet #8 My classroom at south is very organized and planned out, seeing how easily things flow in her classroom reminds me how important it is to be organized. It helps you keep things from getting lost and helps the kids learn in a clean environment. #edchat#tap@PVHStap
That may be true in some cases, but the best PD I've had in the last several years has been one that is ongoing. It is making an impact, but it was not a "learn it and implement it" the next day strategy. It was a pedagogical shift... #Edchat
No, you are not the only one ;-) Professional development ought to be cumulative and sustainable. It ought to be measurable, tied to some explicit standard, and needs driven. #edchat
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The issue with PD is that I don't an hour ... sometimes I just need to know what it does and then let me put it to work and the speaker just needs to STFU ... which is why I like Twitter ... a one second tweet can be a difference maker. #edchat
@Rfpeterson80, yes! Personalization and differentiation are so important. We are expected to achieve this for our students and should expect the same in our PD participation or delivery. #edchat
EPLC (Elementary Pyramid Leadership Cohort) received valuable information on ESOL student transition to MS from @MsFlegal , and hands-on Behavior Interventions from @BIS_FCPS. Hot Chocolate Breathing!
EVERY classroom teacher has too much to do and to little time in which to do it. Making PD that adds, rather than subtracts to the load counterproductive. #edchat
Not in my district. Strong union has made it so we have 1 collaboration day at start of year working with subject/team 1 welcome back day with admin and 1 full day PD day. Most districts have 5+ days we have 3 in our calendar. #edchat
No, you are not the only one ;-) Professional development ought to be cumulative and sustainable. It ought to be measurable, tied to some explicit standard, and needs driven. #edchat
This is where differentiation NEEDS to come into play. Some Ts may need the presenter to continue while others may just need time to figure it out themselves. #Edchat
EVERY classroom teacher has too much to do and to little time in which to do it. Making PD that adds, rather than subtracts to the load counterproductive. #edchat
...in most circumstances, most teachers don't need the same PD. So rather than having sporadic, cookie-cutter PD that every teacher must endure it is better for them to be part of an overall, comprehensive, multi-year approach to PD. #edchat Thoughts?
I think PD is over rated ... we put so much focus on some program or an idea that we forget what we are supposed to be doing ... educating kids. Much of the PD is just noise #edchat
OK Let's accept that in the current educational system prevailing approaches to PD fail to meet needs of overwhelming number of Ts. Two Qs 1) how much more are we willing to endure? 2) what're characteristics of better alternative?@ms_lonergan@sgthomas1973@Rfpeterson80#edchat
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I find I seek out the free pd I want not what is provided by district example #ditchsummit#hivesummit etc. Districts have little $ to send staff to great educamps/PD #Edchat
Yes, @DennisDill This is all about the “overpromise.”--- "If you use this product teaching will be easy.”
However teaching is incredibly complex…and the edu-preneurs need to know that. #edchat
Teacher are not distrustful of educators ... we are distrustful of edu-preneurs whose purpose is more about selling product than solid pedagogy #edchat
OK then let's accept that in the current educ system prevailing approaches to PD fail to meet needs of overwhelming number of Ts. Two Qs 1) how much more are we willing to endure? 2) what're characteristics of a better alternative for PD? @rickeducation#edchat
I like to think that the "powers-that-be" who decide on the PD have the kids' best interests at heart, but may be too far removed to know what Ts actually need/want. #Edchat
Q2: Some of it we have to endure because it is admin driven. But we should make our voices heard to admin join pd committees if they exist or create them if they don't. Look for alternative inexpensive/free alternatives that staff can get involved in. #edchat
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@ShiftParadigm, @ms_lonergan, @sgthomas1973
To answer the questions: 1) most Ts have no control over "how much" they have to endure. 2) allowing Ts to participate in the PD that they select. Choice = T buy in! #Edchat
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@ShiftParadigm, @Rfpeterson80, @ms_lonergan
Teacher feedback needs to be heard and acknowledged by districts. Teachers need to be willing to look outside the district. The challenge for many educators is cost. Many districts do not financially support teachers as they seek to learn more. #edchat
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@ElYaafouriELD, @ShiftParadigm, @Rfpeterson80, @sgthomas1973
So, what HAS been a valuable PD for you? What made it valuable? I have had some amazing PD’s the themes have been:
Organized
Relevant
Able to be Implemented within my classroom
Follow up available
Gradual release of responsibility
Modeling
Engagement
You?
#edchat
I get concerned when the PD appears to discount historical precedent. For example, today’s Maker Movement can be strengthened by examining Dewey’s successes & misses. PD should fine tune the practices of those before us. #edchat
WELL let's accept that in current ed system, prevailing approaches to PD fail to meet needs of overwhelming number of Ts. Two Qs 1) how much more of same are we willing to endure? 2) what're characteristics of better alternative? @DennisDill@Rfpeterson80@ms_lonergan#edchat
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@DennisDill, @sgthomas1973, @DennisDill, @Rfpeterson80, @ms_lonergan
One thing in PD that has remarkably evolved over the last decade is the rise of @Twitter chats as PLNs. They provide a framework for collaboration of peers, are typically authentic, and reflect current needs and concerns of teachers. #edchat
I think the edu-preneurs KNOW that already. They are more interested in selling their book/program/becoming insta-famous than actually helping improve teaching and learning. 1/2 #Edchat
So, what HAS been a valuable PD for you? What made it valuable? I have had some amazing PD’s the themes have been:
Organized
Relevant
Able to be Implemented within my classroom
Follow up available
Gradual release of responsibility
Modeling
Engagement
You?
#edchat
... and then we get stuck with a new Marzano philosophy which is a rehashing of the previous philosophy ... which was a rehashing/repackaged philosophy. #edchat
A theme percolating tonight is how effective PD is tied to collaboration. Raises an important Q: If the intended PD is not 100% successful, but the staff is collaborating more as a result of the PD, is that not a BIG PD win? (Change is messy!!) #edchat
I believe the pedagogical shift is the increased focus on the learner: what S knows, needs to know, and how to strategically develop better environment for inquiry. In short, better #pedagogy#edchat
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@ShiftParadigm Yep. Raises such important Qs: When we add an new idea/innovation, does something have to be dropped or eliminated? Can we synthesize the best ideas instead of facing either/or dilemmas? (Collins and Porras’s “Genius of the AND” instead of either/or.) #edchat
EVERY classroom teacher has too much to do and to little time in which to do it. Making PD that adds, rather than subtracts to the load counterproductive. #edchat
There is SO MUCH free PL available to individuals. The problem is that many districts won’t accept self-selected & personally pursued PL. Sit & be watched or it doesn’t count. :( #edchat
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@ms_lonergan, @Rfpeterson80, @ShiftParadigm, @sgthomas1973
Lack of trust that teachers know what they need or want to support their learning and teaching. When PD is a “you need to because you’re weak at ? Instead of PD to add a layer of growth to what you do #edchat Adding an idea
To be honest, it depends on your district/school expectations for PD. It can vary widely from place to place. My advice: go in with an open mind, but also be discerning. #Edchat
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@TLikeyoumeanit, @blairteach, @ms_lonergan, @Rfpeterson80, @ShiftParadigm
Excellent points! The "coaching" model is very powerful, but it requires a substantial commitment of money and human resources. Coaches just don't appear out of nowhere. They need to be trained and funded. #edchat
@blairteach One of the best PD experiences I had was about nurturing teachers and celebrating their work. At first I was skeptical of the idea, the PD content seemed too “touchy feely", but it turned out to be an incredible experience. The PD honored the work of teachers. #edchat
No, you are not the only one ;-) Professional development ought to be cumulative and sustainable. It ought to be measurable, tied to some explicit standard, and needs driven. #edchat
Excellent points! The "coaching" model is very powerful, but it requires a substantial commitment of money and human resources. Coaches just don't appear out of nowhere. They need to be trained and funded. #edchat
PD has always been a joke ... my first year I had veteran teachers tell me how much of a joke it was as they sat and graded. PD is more about accountability than actual learning. #edchat
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@ShiftParadigm, @blairteach, @sgthomas1973, @Rfpeterson80, @ms_lonergan, @FoleyKev, @RitaWirtz, @rickeducation
PD has always been a joke ... my first year I had veteran teachers tell me how much of a joke it was as they sat and graded. PD is more about accountability than actual learning. #edchat
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@ShiftParadigm, @blairteach, @sgthomas1973, @Rfpeterson80, @ms_lonergan, @FoleyKev, @RitaWirtz, @rickeducation
Yes.@sgthomas1973 Learning how 2 collaborate is a critical PD goal: Respecting other opinions, accepting constructive criticism, embracing diverse ideas & r individual diversity, learning about diff. teaching practices, sharing goals & a common vision for S & T success. #edchat
Dennis - Buy in is a real problem! A lot of colleagues see it as joke, I think, because the PD they sit through is driven by district initiaves and not teacher and student needs. #edchat#profdev
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@sgthomas1973, @DennisDill, @ShiftParadigm, @blairteach, @Rfpeterson80, @FoleyKev, @RitaWirtz, @rickeducation
Great PD needs to be coherent, funded and have some well articulated vision. That implies leadership. We need something like "A Nation at Risk." Remember that? https://t.co/8RI72wTTKL#edchat
Who doesn't love sifting through shiznity? LOL Was just saying that there is some worthwhile PD. Perhaps it is few and far between, but there is some... #Edchat
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@DennisDill, @ShiftParadigm, @blairteach, @Rfpeterson80, @ms_lonergan, @FoleyKev, @RitaWirtz, @rickeducation
Quick story: The notion of external experts coming into schools to help teachers really took hold in the early 1900's, well into the common school movement, as school leaders became increasingly interested in the notion of efficiency. #Edchat
Great point @dubioseducator . We need to be ethically aligned in our school actions. If a growth mindset is critical for students then adult PD should also be about growth, not our weaknesses—growth will address the weaknesses. #edchat
Lack of trust that teachers know what they need or want to support their learning and teaching. When PD is a “you need to because you’re weak at ? Instead of PD to add a layer of growth to what you do #edchat Adding an idea
@TLikeyoumeanit Be aggressive about your PD. Seek out the best teachers and watch them teach. Ask a lot of questions, ask others to visit your class and get feedback beyond formal supervision. Get informal mentors, don’t be shy! Good luck. #edchat
Like everything in education, professional development has its own history. Over the generations, who provides PD, who receives it, who gets paid, who doesn't, content, focus, and style has changed. #Edchat
"It's more important for students to respect you than to like you. We all want students to like us, but students can like you and not do the work you assign." #edchat@Principal_ELhttps://t.co/UzKPikBRvM
‘Students are often unmotivated to do homework because they do not perceive it as important. It’s just a task to do with no personal relevance or individuality.' @realhomeworkldyhttps://t.co/BAtpUFYp0j#edchat
