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Effective Professional Development Practices For Adult Educators, Jessica Lureen Mcgee
Effective Professional Development Practices For Adult Educators, Jessica Lureen Mcgee
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Professional development has evolved from a one day workshop that is isolated from the school setting, into a process that is on-going based at the school site. In order for professional development to be effective in the school environment, administrators need to take adult learners' needs into account when planning training. Professional development needs to be ongoing in the school setting, meeting the needs of the adult learners and evaluated by its effects on student achievement. The administrator is an instructional leader who provides support for staff to continue their growth. This handbook will provide administrators with resources to assist …
A Model Professional Development Handbook For Substitute Teachers At Morgen Owings Elementary School Chelan, Washington, Shane Backlund
A Model Professional Development Handbook For Substitute Teachers At Morgen Owings Elementary School Chelan, Washington, Shane Backlund
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The purpose of this project was to develop a model professional development handbook for substitute teachers in Morgen Owings Elementary School, Chelan, Washington. To accomplish this purpose, a review of related current literature was conducted. Additionally, related information/materials from selected sources were obtained and analyzed.
The Development And Design Of A Peer Coaching Model Program For High School Teachers And Administrators, Kenneth John Devries
The Development And Design Of A Peer Coaching Model Program For High School Teachers And Administrators, Kenneth John Devries
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Clinical supervision is a coherent process for teacher evaluation. A significant investment of time and training for teachers and administrators is necessary to successfully implement the clinical supervision model. A peer coaching program presents the opportunity of improving upon the clinical supervision model and establishing a lasting staff development program. The Critical Friends Group model, developed by the Coalition of Essential Schools, provides the structure which fosters collegiality, professional development, and improved student learning. The success of a Critical Friends Group peer coaching program relies on the leadership of the principal through active participation, financing, and modeling professional collaboration.
Towards Teacher Efficacy: A Handbook For The Implementation And Development Of A Peer Coaching Program, Roy M. Abshire
Towards Teacher Efficacy: A Handbook For The Implementation And Development Of A Peer Coaching Program, Roy M. Abshire
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The relationship between successful implementation of the peer coaching process and the enhancing of teacher efficacy, student learning, and improvement of school climate was studied. Also examined was the assumption that successful implementation of peer coaching will require specific administrative support. The results of the study show support for a peer coaching program's ability to positively affect teacher efficacy, student learning, and the school climate. A handbook aiding the implementation and development of a peer coaching program is provided.
Roles, Responsibilities And Professional Preparation Of High School Department Chairs, Patricia J. Iverson
Roles, Responsibilities And Professional Preparation Of High School Department Chairs, Patricia J. Iverson
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The purpose of this study was to identify and analyze roles, responsibilities, and professional preparation of high school department chairs by surveying persons who presently fulfill department chair responsibilities at the high school level in Grant County, Washington. A sample of 31 high school department chairs was surveyed using a survey instrument covering the roles, responsibilities, and preparation of high school department chairs. The results indicated professional preparation and training for the high school department chair were almost nonexistent; duties were not clearly defined; and individual competencies had no apparent relationship to the roles and responsibilities that were required of …
Staff Development Guidelines For Effective Staff Development Programs, Glenn Spinnie
Staff Development Guidelines For Effective Staff Development Programs, Glenn Spinnie
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The staff development programs recommended through literature and programs in actual practice in the state of Washington were studied. Thirty-two school districts responded to a questionnaire based on important findings in the literature. The results showed strengths and weaknesses in staff development programs. This study did indicate that staff development programs in the state of Washington had many of the elements of effective staff development as set forth in the literature.