Comments on: No More One-Size-Fits-All PD http://whatworks.wholechildeducation.org/blog/no-more-one-size-fits-all-pd/ Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:40:54 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Richard Howard http://whatworks.wholechildeducation.org/blog/no-more-one-size-fits-all-pd/comment-page-1/#comment-7184 Richard Howard Fri, 04 Jun 2010 03:31:01 +0000 http://blog.wholechildeducation.org/?p=1033#comment-7184 I agree with Paige and Bob. Where can we see your benchmarks? That sounds like an awesome idea! Thanks, Richard I agree with Paige and Bob.
Where can we see your benchmarks? That sounds like an awesome idea!
Thanks,
Richard

]]> By: Pauline http://whatworks.wholechildeducation.org/blog/no-more-one-size-fits-all-pd/comment-page-1/#comment-7178 Pauline Thu, 03 Jun 2010 20:22:10 +0000 http://blog.wholechildeducation.org/?p=1033#comment-7178 I was one of Alan's teachers (see above). I still consider what we did with his teacher professional development portfolio one of the most valuable in school learning/development programmes I have experienced. I also have this portfolio to reflect back on. Ironically I am finishing my Master of Teaching degree and it is based on a very similar model. I was one of Alan’s teachers (see above). I still consider what we did with his teacher professional development portfolio one of the most valuable in school learning/development programmes I have experienced.
I also have this portfolio to reflect back on.
Ironically I am finishing my Master of Teaching degree and it is based on a very similar model.

]]> By: Emily http://whatworks.wholechildeducation.org/blog/no-more-one-size-fits-all-pd/comment-page-1/#comment-7166 Emily Thu, 03 Jun 2010 01:24:06 +0000 http://blog.wholechildeducation.org/?p=1033#comment-7166 I am interested in learning more about the pre-assessment/benchmarks you have for the teachers, where they came from and why you decided to use those benchmarks as markers for professional development. Do other programs have information to share on their goals & objectives for staff? I am interested in learning more about the pre-assessment/benchmarks you have for the teachers, where they came from and why you decided to use those benchmarks as markers for professional development. Do other programs have information to share on their goals & objectives for staff?

]]> By: Alan http://whatworks.wholechildeducation.org/blog/no-more-one-size-fits-all-pd/comment-page-1/#comment-7127 Alan Thu, 27 May 2010 22:24:52 +0000 http://blog.wholechildeducation.org/?p=1033#comment-7127 Also from New Zealand. Part of the individualisation I introduced when a principal was teacher professional development portfolios, based on some stuff i got years ago from an ASCD institute run by Kay Burke. It was very successful. If anyone wants to chat re this contact me at acooper@clear.net.nz Also from New Zealand. Part of the individualisation I introduced when a principal was teacher professional development portfolios, based on some stuff i got years ago from an ASCD institute run by Kay Burke. It was very successful. If anyone wants to chat re this contact me at acooper@clear.net.nz

]]> By: Garry http://whatworks.wholechildeducation.org/blog/no-more-one-size-fits-all-pd/comment-page-1/#comment-7123 Garry Thu, 27 May 2010 00:04:26 +0000 http://blog.wholechildeducation.org/?p=1033#comment-7123 We at Rotorua Intermediate in New Zealand have just started on a similar learning journey with our staff so it has been interesting to view Brian's video and read the comments of others. Our approach is centred on the belief in developing 'Teaching and Learning as Inquiry'. We are endeavouring to achieve this by giving staff the opportunity to experience this form of learning first hand. Why? Because most of my staff have gone through an education system where the ownership of the learning journey was defintiely set by their teachers. Each staff member has started with a 'Specific Question to Focus their Learning Inquiry' They have been able to choose to work with others or by themselves. The duration of their inquiry is to be completed within 14 weeks then we will have a series of staff seminars where teachers will share their inquiry focus, the process they undertook and inquiry learning outcomes. This sharing will no doubt provide possible inquiry ideas for the future as well as allowing for monitoring of trends of inquiry and actual buy-in by teachers. We at Rotorua Intermediate in New Zealand have just started on a similar learning journey with our staff so it has been interesting to view Brian’s video and read the comments of others. Our approach is centred on the belief in developing ‘Teaching and Learning as Inquiry’. We are endeavouring to achieve this by giving staff the opportunity to experience this form of learning first hand. Why? Because most of my staff have gone through an education system where the ownership of the learning journey was defintiely set by their teachers. Each staff member has started with a ‘Specific Question to Focus their Learning Inquiry’ They have been able to choose to work with others or by themselves. The duration of their inquiry is to be completed within 14 weeks then we will have a series of staff seminars where teachers will share their inquiry focus, the process they undertook and inquiry learning outcomes. This sharing will no doubt provide possible inquiry ideas for the future as well as allowing for monitoring of trends of inquiry and actual buy-in by teachers.

]]> By: Bob http://whatworks.wholechildeducation.org/blog/no-more-one-size-fits-all-pd/comment-page-1/#comment-7122 Bob Wed, 26 May 2010 16:57:38 +0000 http://blog.wholechildeducation.org/?p=1033#comment-7122 Great work! We are moving to a model similar to this next year. I too would love to see the benchmarking tool(s) that are used. Great work! We are moving to a model similar to this next year. I too would love to see the benchmarking tool(s) that are used.

]]> By: Brian Nichols http://whatworks.wholechildeducation.org/blog/no-more-one-size-fits-all-pd/comment-page-1/#comment-7119 Brian Nichols Tue, 25 May 2010 19:51:26 +0000 http://blog.wholechildeducation.org/?p=1033#comment-7119 I believe that coaches can serve in a number of different roles. We start with people that have an area of expertise or have demonstrated mastery of a technique/concept that we want to scale up. We have several teachers that are effective coaches. They can be released from some classroom duties to observe, co-teach, plan, etc. We also use specialists (reading, math, technology, etc.) for coaching purposes. The principal as the instructional leader can also serve in a coaching capacity. I believe that coaches can serve in a number of different roles. We start with people that have an area of expertise or have demonstrated mastery of a technique/concept that we want to scale up. We have several teachers that are effective coaches. They can be released from some classroom duties to observe, co-teach, plan, etc. We also use specialists (reading, math, technology, etc.) for coaching purposes. The principal as the instructional leader can also serve in a coaching capacity.

]]> By: Paige http://whatworks.wholechildeducation.org/blog/no-more-one-size-fits-all-pd/comment-page-1/#comment-7115 Paige Tue, 25 May 2010 16:37:08 +0000 http://blog.wholechildeducation.org/?p=1033#comment-7115 I am interested in learning more about the pre-assessment/benchmarks you have for the teachers, where they came from and why you decided to use those benchmarks as markers for professional development. Do other programs have information to share on their goals & objectives for staff? I am interested in learning more about the pre-assessment/benchmarks you have for the teachers, where they came from and why you decided to use those benchmarks as markers for professional development. Do other programs have information to share on their goals & objectives for staff?

]]> By: Alice Wakefield http://whatworks.wholechildeducation.org/blog/no-more-one-size-fits-all-pd/comment-page-1/#comment-7113 Alice Wakefield Tue, 25 May 2010 15:25:32 +0000 http://blog.wholechildeducation.org/?p=1033#comment-7113 Congratulations to Hidenwood educators and Brian who are making a difference in Newport News! Congratulations to Hidenwood educators and Brian who are making a difference in Newport News!

]]> By: rob http://whatworks.wholechildeducation.org/blog/no-more-one-size-fits-all-pd/comment-page-1/#comment-7112 rob Tue, 25 May 2010 15:04:02 +0000 http://blog.wholechildeducation.org/?p=1033#comment-7112 I would there was no requirement on hours/days for coaching. It should be on an as needed basis. if a teacher feels they don't need it, there loss. If it is individualized you can't prescsribe a number of horus and days. The coach could always seek out and work with teachers. that are reluctant. I would there was no requirement on hours/days for coaching. It should be on an as needed basis. if a teacher feels they don’t need it, there loss. If it is individualized you can’t prescsribe a number of horus and days.

The coach could always seek out and work with teachers. that are reluctant.

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