RATIONALE
To empower teachers to select their own personal learning goals for the year. To reduce the number of whole group activities and allow each person to tailor a plan to his or her specific learning needs.
To empower teachers to select their own personal learning goals for the year. To reduce the number of whole group activities and allow each person to tailor a plan to his or her specific learning needs.
Benefits:
Teachers are in charge of their own learning.
Flexible schedule
Reduction in whole staff meetings
Encourages self reflection
Select topics that are beneficial to the individual
Plan may be adjusted throughout the year.
No additional meeting with administrator required
Teachers are treated as professionals
Teachers are in charge of their own learning.
Flexible schedule
Reduction in whole staff meetings
Encourages self reflection
Select topics that are beneficial to the individual
Plan may be adjusted throughout the year.
No additional meeting with administrator required
Teachers are treated as professionals
"We believe that by taking ownership of our professional development we become stronger and more highly effective teachers. We also believe all of us are life-long learners and in charge of our own learning. Plum Point Elementary University believes when we focus on our staff’s professional development then we benefit and enhance our student’s learning community."
Beth Morton, Principal
Beth Morton, Principal