ED 537 - Professional Development in the 21st Century

Draws on adult learning theories to provide a context to evaluate professional development models and procedures and to create a professional development plan. The desirability of collaborative goal-setting, supportive feedback, and analytic evaluation are stressed in planning and implementing professional development efforts. Congruence of individual’s development goals with the organization’s long-term planning is stressed.

Assignment Overview

Assignments: 5 Units
Interactivity: Discussion Board

Course Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the student will:

Know the various models of professional development and apply them to workplace
Analyze the connection between professional development, professional learning communities, and student achievement
Evaluate existing professional development in light of the new definition and the new national standard
Use case studies to analyze and compare effective professional development to the new national criteria
Dialog and network with colleagues about effective professional development
Design, present, and evaluate a staff development presentation for a specific goal in the workplace

Credits: 3

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