Chapter 1
Students as Learners
Course: Principles Of Learning And Teaching 5622
Subject: Principles Of Learning And Teaching
Chapter: Professional Development Leadership And Community
1. Various professional development practices and resources
a. Professional literature
– Includes scholarly journals, practitioner texts, research summaries, and instructional guides – Helps teachers engage with evidence-based practices and understand learning theories – Supports staying current on curriculum trends, assessment strategies, brain-based learning, SEL, diversity practices – Example: Teacher reads an article on culturally responsive instruction and then introduces student-interest surveys and identity-affirming texts in the classroom
b. Professional associations
– Organizations that provide professional standards, resources, certification pathways, and networking – Offer webinars, online resource banks, and community forums – Example: A math teacher joins NCTM, attends virtual math workshops, and implements new problem-solving routines from the association journal
c. Workshops
– Short, focused training on instructional strategies, technology integration, or classroom management – Often provided by districts, universities, or education companies – Example: Teacher attends a workshop on de-escalation practices and later uses calm-voice protocols and visual cue reminders during student transitions