Large-Scale Professional Development Insights
Explore the key components of strategic leadership in large-scale professional development programs, based on high-quality PD features and data on teachers' participation and time spent on science-focused PD activities over the last three years.
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Systems of Large-Scale Professional Development Sean Smith Horizon Research, Inc. www.horizon-research.com
Features of High-Quality PD Focuses on content knowledge Emphasizes active learning Promotes coherence Provides a large amount of training sustained over time Encourages collaboration among teachers (Garet, M. S., Porter, A. C., Desimone, L., Birman, B. F., & Yoon, K. S. (2001). What makes professional development effective? Results from a national sample of teachers. American educational research journal, 38(4), 915 945.)
Question About what percentage of elementary teachers have participated in science-focused PD in the last three years? a. 30 percent b. 40 percent c. 50 percent d. 60 percent
Teachers Participating in Science-Focused PD in Last 3 Years 100 85 82 80 Percent of Teachers 59 60 40 20 0 Elementary Middle High
Science Teachers Time Spent on Science- Focused PD in Last 3 years, by Grade Range 80 65 Percent of Teachers 60 36 40 30 27 24 23 22 21 20 20 20 8 4 0 Elementary Middle High <6 hours 6 15 hours 16 35 hours >35 hours
Science Teacher PD in Last 3 Years 100 91 90 84 75 80 73 Percent of Teachers 55 60 54 47 40 24 20 0 Workshop PLC Feedback from mentor Elementary Middle High
For More Information on the 2012 National Survey of Science and Mathematics Education www.horizon-research.com/2012nssme/
Going to Scale with High-Quality Professional Development Recommendations from the Field
Key Components of Strategic Leadership Work 1. Designing and implementing PD programs 2. Garnering support from key stakeholders 3. Aligning policies 4. Scaling up PD programs 9
Advice from the Field Expect that there will not be as many teacher leaders as you need. Expect teacher reluctance to take on these roles. Expect burn-out, mobility, and attrition. Have a deliberate process for developing new leaders. 10
Advice from the Field Devote time specifically to leadership development. Acknowledge the tension between the urge to scale up as quickly as possible and the amount of time it takes to prepare professional development providers. Build a system of quality control. 11
For More Information http://www.horizon-research.com/handbook- for-enhancing-strategic-leadership-in-the-math- and-science-partnerships/
