Professional Learning

Portfolio Assignment from Professional Learning Module.

According to the course debrief, in the Professional Learning module we gained an understanding of adult learning by focusing on a variety of theories. We identified the similarities and differences between job-embedded professional learning and traditional professional development as well as increased our knowledge-base on effective multimedia presentation-design. We were also introduced to several framework/standards that can be used to assist in developing professional growth goals and to evaluate educator effectiveness.

My project

Here is the direct link to this proposal about using mobile devices with adult learners for formative assessment.

Reflection

Prompt: What are three things you will do differently in your role of professional learning leader?

Response: Three things I will do differently in my role as a professional learning leader will be to:

1. Plan both for the individual growth of the teachers I work with and the systemic growth of the programs and agencies they work within.

2. When delivering professional development, take in consideration not only the Principles of Adult Learning by Malcolm Knowles, but also Mezirow’s Theory of Transformational Learning by C.S. Holt.

3. Introduce more opportunities for collaborative and active learning and create links between curriculum, assessment and professional-learning decisions in the context of teaching specific contents, as the article by Elaine Vislocky on Northwest Evaluation Association Web site outlines.