If you attend a science department meeting at my school, you’ll see faculty members collaborating, sharing their work, giving and receiving feedback, delivering presentations, and scheduling time to visit each other’s class. I suspect even within my school, other departments can’t say the same. We truly have a culture of sharing, which was the result Read more about Creating a Culture of Sharing[…]
How many times have we heard teachers audibly sign when presented with their professional development options for the year? Next, come the complaints that they never have enough time to set up their room, meet with colleagues, talk about students, or grade papers. While many administrators chalk up the complaints to poor sports, maybe we Read more about Providing Positive Professional Development[…]
As the world of education is constantly changing, new and veteran teachers alike are finding themselves participating in an increasing amount of professional development. Whether it be an after school training or a full day workshop; administrators sense frustration as their teachers gather in the media center like a herd of cattle. And energetic students Read more about What Makes Professional Development Worth It?[…]