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Professional Development And Its Influence On Teacher Practice And Student Achievement, Jettie Pearl Payne
Professional Development And Its Influence On Teacher Practice And Student Achievement, Jettie Pearl Payne
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This paper examines the characteristics of effective professional development (PD). It discusses the change process in a system and how it applies to an educational setting, including teacher practice and student achievement. This study uses a survey, interviews, and student benchmark assessment data to assess the influence of PD on a district. Four main themes surfaced from the research in this study: past experiences mold beliefs and practices, coherence throughout a system clarifies expectations, individualized professional learning leads to authentic change in practice, and professional development influences the entire system.