15.1 Candidates will be able to apply models of professional learning to begin the process of real change in a school.
I applied models of professional learning to the Office of Special Education to begin the process of instituting change in the use of technology in professional development in ET 691. This started with the internship proposal, particularly the timeline of implementation. This timeline outlined the plan for professional learning that was taking place. In addition to the office-wide professional development that was created, there was also individual professional development tailored to the specific needs of each participant. I worked with multiple staff members in OSE to develop specific online professional development that they delivered. An understanding of the adult learner from ET 662 was very helpful. Keeping Fullan’s Change Process in mind helped with increasing the effectiveness of teaching to the adult learner.
I applied models of professional learning to the Office of Special Education to begin the process of instituting change in the use of technology in professional development in ET 691. This started with the internship proposal, particularly the timeline of implementation. This timeline outlined the plan for professional learning that was taking place. In addition to the office-wide professional development that was created, there was also individual professional development tailored to the specific needs of each participant. I worked with multiple staff members in OSE to develop specific online professional development that they delivered. An understanding of the adult learner from ET 662 was very helpful. Keeping Fullan’s Change Process in mind helped with increasing the effectiveness of teaching to the adult learner.
Below are examples of Linda and Jason working on developing their professional development presentations as well as the finished presentations.