TAKING STAFF DEVELOPMENT ONLINE: A THEORETICAL PERSPECTIVE OF BEST PRACTICES FOR THE 21ST CENTURY
Title | TAKING STAFF DEVELOPMENT ONLINE: A THEORETICAL PERSPECTIVE OF BEST PRACTICES FOR THE 21ST CENTURY |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2009 |
Authors | Ellis, ML, Kisling, E |
Journal | Problems of Education in the 21st Century |
Volume | 17 |
Start Page | 58-71 |
Date Published | November/2009 |
Type of Article | Original Article |
ISSN | 1822-7864 |
Other Numbers | ICID: 900325 |
Keywords | design theory, staff development |
Abstract | Professional staff development is a continual process of individual and group assessment where the goal is to inform and improve practice in a school environment. The overall goal is to allow educators and communities of learners the ability to make complex decisions, identify and solve problems; and connect theory into practice to improve student outcomes in the classroom. It is an absolute necessity to ensure teachers continually improve their skills to meet the high standards of learning set for every child. Professional staff development is not only necessary for the benefit of improving instruction but is a requirement by the majority of school corporations in the United States. Continual professional staff development enables educators the ability to offer students learning opportunities to meet outstanding standards in specified content areas and to successfully assume real-world roles and responsibilities for life beyond the classroom. |
URL | http://oaji.net/articles/2014/457-1399914471.pdf |
Refereed Designation | Refereed |
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