Designing Professional Development
You will use the following template to document the overall plan for the Module
Step
Assess Yourself and the
Audience
Analyze the Learner
Select Instructional
Objectives
Provide Incentives
Plan Materials and
Activities in Relation to
Audience and Objectives
Use Guided Practice
Evaluate the Professional
Development Materials
Continue to be Available to
the adults after they have
completed the Professional
Development Module
Description
The primary audience of this professional development course
consists of certified Science educators of all experience levels. This
primary audience teaches or provides additional instructional
support to students in grades 9-12.
The targeted groups of learners are Science educators, for a
particular school in Stone Mountain, Georgia. The educators range
in experience, from novice to 7 years. There are a total of two
educators in the science department.
Upon the completion of this professional development course, the
learner will be able to explain GIZMOs, their purpose in the
classroom, generate a unique list of resources for different courses
taught, and assess student comprehension content gained.
At the end of this training, the adult learners will be able to
log into explore learning website and create tabs for each
class taught, that the resource is applicable to.
At the end of this training, the adult learners will be able to
navigate the search box, identify, and upload GIZMOs
applicable to content being taught in class to the class tabs.
At the end of this training, the adult learners will be able to
locate the respective assessments for each GIZMO
uploaded to the class tabs.
The Science Department will receive a shout out during the
weekly Shouties given out by the Principal.
A Course Evaluation will be provides to teachers.
Lesson 1-An Introduction to GIZMOs
Lesson 2-Finding and Assigning appropriate GIZMOs
Lesson 3-Identify Class Codes and Complete a GIZMO
Screenshots will be provided in the PD so teachers will be guided
through steps.
A course evaluation form will be provided for the teachers to print
or complete electronically and email.
I will further be able to assist the teachers during department
meetings or through direct contact via email or office visits.