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What is Professional Development (PD)

Chapter 15
Handbook of Research on Barriers for Teaching 21st-Century Competencies and the Impact of Digitalization
Ongoing, relevant learning for educators and other professionals to enhance their professional skills.
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Innovative Instructional Methods Integrating 21st-Century Competencies
Robin Williams (Brandman University, USA & Moreno Valley Unified School District, USA)
Copyright: © 2021 |Pages: 21
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-6967-2.ch015
Abstract
Innovative instructional methods integrating 21st century competencies need to be taught strategically by educators in virtual, hybrid, and traditional classroom settings. Several challenges with engaging students in virtual and hybrid environments have emerged. However, findings have indicated that implementing innovative technology tools and teaching methods can enhance student engagement. Addressing students' social-emotional needs before expecting them to master the 21st-century competencies is crucial; therefore, understanding synchronous and asynchronous instructional tools is necessary to enhance student engagement. Because the digital divide among students living in poverty continues to grow during the pandemic, developing global connections is critical. Therefore, high-quality professional development is essential to supporting teachers to become innovators.
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Chapter 7
Teacher Online ELT Experiences in a Rural Primary School in China During the COVID-19 Pandemic
A term used to describe the activity through which a person’s professional identity, knowledge, and skills are upheld, advanced, or (re)shaped.
Published in Chapter: Teacher Online ELT Experiences in a Rural Primary School in China During the COVID-19 Pandemic; From: Transferring Language Learning and Teaching From Face-to-Face to Online Settings
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Chapter 8
We Drank the Cola in Collaboration: Voices of Haitian Teachers in Haiti
In the traditional context professional development is the process of improving the capacity of teacher’s pedagogical skills and/or contents knowledge through workshops, seminars and other means of ameliorating their teaching performance.
Published in Chapter: We Drank the Cola in Collaboration: Voices of Haitian Teachers in Haiti; From: Handbook of Research on Promoting Cross-Cultural Competence and Social Justice in Teacher Education
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Improving Novice EFL Teachers' TPACK With Padlet Self-Reflective E-Portfolios: Synchronous Online Teaching Delivery Continuous Professional Development Program
A range of training experiences connected to the work of a person who is meant to promote skills and outcomes (Darling-Hammond & McLaughlin, 2011 AU34: The in-text citation "Darling-Hammond & McLaughlin, 2011" is not in the reference list. Please correct the citation, add the reference to the list, or delete the citation. ). Moreover, in the current study, the term refers to the Padlet PD training program which was based on topics related to the immediate needs of the teachers during the period of distance e-learning.
Published in Chapter: Improving Novice EFL Teachers' TPACK With Padlet Self-Reflective E-Portfolios: Synchronous Online Teaching Delivery Continuous Professional Development Program; From: Integrating TPACK and CALL in English Language Teaching
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Chapter 7
Digitalization of K-12 Teacher Training: Reforming Professional Development Practices
On-the-job training for teachers which provides information and/or experiences with the goal of improving instruction to increase teachers’ effectiveness; may also be called staff development or in-service training.
Published in Chapter: Digitalization of K-12 Teacher Training: Reforming Professional Development Practices; From: Handbook of Research on Barriers for Teaching 21st-Century Competencies and the Impact of Digitalization
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Chapter 5
Data System-Embedded Guidance Significantly Improves Data Analyses: When Data Is Made ‘Over-the-Counter' for Users
Educators’ recommended continual process of learning, which can involve a range of improvement strategies such as online networks, embedded videos, on-the-job training, traditional workshops, weekly collaboration sessions, and more.
Published in Chapter: Data System-Embedded Guidance Significantly Improves Data Analyses: When Data Is Made ‘Over-the-Counter' for Users; From: Handbook of Research on Innovations in Information Retrieval, Analysis, and Management
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Potato, Pot-Ar-To. Tomato, Tom-Ar-To: Is Teacher Quality and Teaching Quality the Same?
The process of improving and increasing capabilities of staff through access to education and training opportunities in the workplace, through outside organisations, and/or through watching others perform the job as examples. PD helps build and maintain morale and is thought to attract higher quality staff to an organisation.
Published in Chapter: Potato, Pot-Ar-To. Tomato, Tom-Ar-To: Is Teacher Quality and Teaching Quality the Same?; From: Handbook of Research on Teacher Education and Professional Development
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Engaging as an Online Adjunct Faculty: Whose Responsibility Is It Anyway?
Learning activities that seek to develop an instructor in developing skills as an instructor. These activities may include development in the areas of pedagogy, technical skills, work-life balance, or any other opportunity that impacts the instructor’s ability to perform with expertise in the teaching profession.
Published in Chapter: Engaging as an Online Adjunct Faculty: Whose Responsibility Is It Anyway?; From: Becoming and Supporting Online Adjunct Faculty in a Gig Economy
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Teacher Professional Development in the 21st Century: How Social Media Has Revolutionized the Practice
These activities refer to formal and informal learning opportunities that can help teachers improve their competence, such as knowledge and skills.
Published in Chapter: Teacher Professional Development in the 21st Century: How Social Media Has Revolutionized the Practice; From: Research, Practice, and Innovations in Teacher Education During a Virtual Age
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Models for Implementing Effective Online Learning
Coursework to extend the knowledge and skills of preservice and/or inservice teachers.
Published in Chapter: Models for Implementing Effective Online Learning; From: Handbook of Research on Emerging Practices and Methods for K-12 Online and Blended Learning
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Chapter 12
Leading P-12 Transformative Initiatives in Personalized Learning: Empowering Teachers and Students to Assert Agency in Their Own Development
Informal and formal learning opportunities for educators to continue professional growth and training.
Published in Chapter: Leading P-12 Transformative Initiatives in Personalized Learning: Empowering Teachers and Students to Assert Agency in Their Own Development; From: Strategic Leadership in PK-12 Settings
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Chapter 9
Teachers' Portfolios: A Reflective Tool towards Professional Development
A means of supporting people in the workplace to understand more about the environment in which they work, the job they do and how to do it better. It is an ongoing process throughout our working lives.
Published in Chapter: Teachers' Portfolios: A Reflective Tool towards Professional Development; From: Handbook of Research on Global Issues in Next-Generation Teacher Education
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Chapter 1
Quality Assurance in English Education in Omani Schools: A Critical Look
Professional development refers to the process of developing and enhancing teacher and other school staff professional abilities through providing access to ongoing education and training opportunities.
Published in Chapter: Quality Assurance in English Education in Omani Schools: A Critical Look; From: Handbook of Research on Curriculum Reform Initiatives in English Education
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Chapter 3
Professional Development for Teachers of English Learners (ELs): How Constructivist Thinking and Culturally Responsive Pedagogy Can Support Best Practice for ELs
Inservice learning opportunities for teachers. Examples include trainings or workshops, coaching, and other educational learnings centered around a common focus with the objective for classroom change.
Published in Chapter: Professional Development for Teachers of English Learners (ELs): How Constructivist Thinking and Culturally Responsive Pedagogy Can Support Best Practice for ELs; From: Handbook of Research on Assessment Practices and Pedagogical Models for Immigrant Students
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Chapter 2
Preparing and Training Higher Education Faculty to Ensure Quality Online Learning and Teaching
The set of opportunities, processes, and products that enable active professionals to improve upon their practice through reflection, training, communication, and collaboration. PD opportunities can be one-time occurrences but have more impact when continuous. Additionally, PD opportunities can be either top-down (i.e., administrator driven) or bottom-up (i.e., practitioner driven).
Published in Chapter: Preparing and Training Higher Education Faculty to Ensure Quality Online Learning and Teaching; From: Ensuring Quality and Integrity in Online Learning Programs
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Chapter 5
Bolstering Content by Promoting Language and Literacy in the Urban Science Classroom
Training, formal education, or advanced professional learning intended to help administrators, teachers, and other educators improve their professional knowledge, competence, skill, and effectiveness.
Published in Chapter: Bolstering Content by Promoting Language and Literacy in the Urban Science Classroom; From: K-12 STEM Education in Urban Learning Environments
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Chapter 2
Applying a Teaching Decision Cycle to the Design of Online Learning Within Faculty Professional Development
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Chapter 9
Stop Saying Virtual Learning Does Not Work: Effective Distance Learning for K-3 Students
PD is continuing education whether mandated or voluntary that helps the educator better facilitate learning and carry out their other duties.
Published in Chapter: Stop Saying Virtual Learning Does Not Work: Effective Distance Learning for K-3 Students; From: Designing Effective Distance and Blended Learning Environments in K-12
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Data System-Embedded Analysis Support's Implications for Latino Students and Diverse Classrooms
Continual process of learning recommended for educators. This process can involve a range of improvement strategies such as online networks, embedded videos, on-the-job training, traditional workshops, weekly collaboration sessions, and more.
Published in Chapter: Data System-Embedded Analysis Support's Implications for Latino Students and Diverse Classrooms; From: Handbook of Research on Classroom Diversity and Inclusive Education Practice
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Chapter 8
Quality Assurance: Breaking Through the Online Learning Plateau
Professional development is formal and informal training sessions designed to improve, increase and/or update faculty in order to remain effective and efficient in their job performance. PD is also an essential part of quality assurance.
Published in Chapter: Quality Assurance: Breaking Through the Online Learning Plateau; From: Handbook of Research on Creating Meaningful Experiences in Online Courses
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