Professional Development Reflection LINK: https://www.mediafire.com/file/zf2nad17jatclp8/PDdispelling-myths+(1).pdf/file https://www.mediafire.com/file/mchxgtpe4tkan5g/Effective_Teacher_Professional_D

Professional Development Reflection

LINK: https://www.mediafire.com/file/zf2nad17jatclp8/PDdispelling-myths+(1).pdf/file

https://www.mediafire.com/file/mchxgtpe4tkan5g/Effective_Teacher_Professional_Development_REPORT.pdf/file

Professional development in K-12 schools often has a poor reputation among teachers.  Based on the assigned readings and your professional experience, respond to the following questions:  

1. Why do you believe teachers often have a negative perception of professional development? Support your position with evidence and examples.  

2. Describe the "best" professional development that you have experienced. 

(a) What made it powerful? Be specific. 

(b) How did it change your professional practice? Be specific.

3. (a) Define the seven features of effective professional development presented in the Learning Policy Research brief.

     (b) Identify 3 components that you feel are most critical for educators and WHY? 

Be sure to include a title page and citations in APA format. Submit the questions and responses in Canvas.  

MS Accountability Standards Discussion and Reflective Activity

LINK: https://www.mediafire.com/file/hbrxjgfhppwsuws/Mississippi_Public_School_Accountability_Standards_2023_5.pdf/file

Reflection and Discussion:

(a) After reviewing the MS Accountability Standards, what are your 3 biggest “takeaways” as a current teacher and aspiring administrator?  Why?

(b) Why is it critical for an administrator to have a thorough understanding of this document?

All discussion post assignments must be a minimum of 150  words. Respond to 2 classmates' posts to receive full points. Responses to classmates must be 75-100 words.   Respond to two peers (25 points) and post the assignment by December 14