Comparisons of Professional Development Approaches

Publication Number: 8725

Length: 17 pp.

Language: English

ISBN-13: 978-1-62711-219-2

DOI: 10.3733/ucanr.8725

Author: M. SMITH, S WORKER, ET AL.

Inventory Type: PDF File

Out-of-school time educators benefit directly from effective professional development that advances their knowledge and skills. This publication looks at five approaches to professional development, so educators and programs can make informed decisions about which is best for their needs.

Comparisons of Professional Development Approaches

Full Title: Comparisons of Professional Development Approaches for Out-of-School Time Educators

To achieve desired goals or outcomes, the selection of a professional development approach by an out-of-school time organization should be intentional and purposeful. To aid in the selection, this publication explores five major approaches

Expert-led episodic workshops

Step-up incremental

Communities of practice

Lesson study

Organizational capacity-building using train-the-trainer

By discussing their key elements, their strengths, the challenges associated with them, and their potential applications—as well as issues involved in adapting them for virtual uses. The authors also provide concluding thoughts on the effectiveness of each approach.:

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