Professional Development Flashcards
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A teacher wants to improve her questioning techniques. Which professional development approach would be MOST effective for sustained skill change?
Answer: Engaging in peer coaching with classroom observations and feedback cycles
Peer coaching with observations and feedback cycles provides job-embedded, ongoing practice that leads to lasting instructional change.
Under Oklahoma law, which entity is primarily responsible for establishing educator professional development standards?
Answer: The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE)
The Oklahoma State Department of Education sets statewide standards and requirements for educator professional development.
A new teacher struggles with classroom management. Which type of support is MOST aligned with induction best practices?
Answer: Assigning a veteran mentor teacher for ongoing guidance
Induction programs center on mentoring by experienced teachers to provide new teachers with timely, personalized support.
Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of a Personal Learning Network (PLN) for educators?
Answer: A network of colleagues, resources, and communities an educator curates for ongoing learning
A PLN is a self-directed collection of people, tools, and resources educators use to support continuous professional learning.
A school principal reviews student achievement data and identifies a gap in writing scores. What is the BEST first step in designing professional development to address this gap?
Answer: Conduct a root cause analysis to identify which instructional practices need improvement
Root cause analysis helps identify the specific instructional factors driving the gap before designing targeted professional development.
Which professional development model involves a teacher trying a new strategy, reflecting on results, and refining the approach over time?
Answer: Action research
Action research is a cyclical process in which teachers implement, observe, reflect on, and refine instructional strategies based on evidence.
When selecting professional development providers, which criterion is MOST important for ensuring quality and relevance?
Answer: Alignment of the program with identified student learning needs and school goals
High-quality professional development must be directly linked to identified student learning needs and aligned with school improvement goals.