Professional Development
According to Janet Hunzicker (2011), professional development (PD) needs to have the following characteristics in order for it to make a positive impact on learning. It needs to be;
Now if schools in developed countries are struggling with finding and implementing quality professional development, you can image how the schools in the underdevelopment countries are struggling. We are more than just a training platform, we are a ‘pay-it-forward’ movement where teachers can help other teacher learn and develop. Because we know that education can make a difference in peoples’ lives if they have the right educator.
- personalized,
- relevant,
- instructionally focused,
- collaborative,
- engaging, and
- ongoing.
Now if schools in developed countries are struggling with finding and implementing quality professional development, you can image how the schools in the underdevelopment countries are struggling. We are more than just a training platform, we are a ‘pay-it-forward’ movement where teachers can help other teacher learn and develop. Because we know that education can make a difference in peoples’ lives if they have the right educator.
How do we make it happen?
We ensure that each teacher or group of teachers are provided with ongoing support in their specific areas of need. We will provide;
Ongoing evaluations of training needs and teaching contexts throughout the program
Face-to-face and online coaching sessions
Access to an online support community
Face-to-face and online coaching sessions
Access to an online support community