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PROFESSIONAL LEARNING AND GAPSS REVIEW

Krofton Montgomery
ITEC 7460 Kennesaw State University

Author Note
This paper is being submitted on August 25, 2017 for Dr. Rotjan ITEC 7460
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GAPSS PART A Part A: Professional Learning Current Reality

Vision
Looking at the ISTE standards for professional learning technology plays a vital role in
enhancing teachers ability to deliver instruction.

References

Knight, J. (2007). Instructional Coaching: A Partnership Approach to Improving Instruction. Thousand

Oaks,

CA: Corwin Press.

MacIntyre Park Middle: School Improvement Plan 2013-2014. (2013). Thomasville, GA: Thomasville City
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Schools.

Mayer, R., & Alexander, P. (2011). Handbook of Research on Learning and Instruction. New York, NY:

Routledge.

Standards for Professional Learning. (2011). Oxford, OH: Learning Forward.

Part A

What is the vision for the use of technology in your school? In other words, describe the school's
aspirations and intents for how teachers and students will use technology in the teaching and learning
process. (PSC 1.1)

How are the professional learning needs identified in your school? Are they data driven? (PSC 5.1)

What forms of professional learning are provided in your school? (study groups, learning teams, book
studies, workshops, mentoring, peer observations, coaching, examining student work using protocols,
lesson planning, etc.) Is it mainly individual or collaborative? Explain. (PSC 5.2)

What types of technology-related professional learning have been offered at your school within the last
year? (Ex: whiteboards, wikis, blogs, etc.) (PSC 5.2)

What type of follow-up support is provided AFTER a professional learning session in order to help
teachers master new strategies and content and integrate them into their classroom practice? (PSC 5.2)
6. Is the professional learning aligned to the school improvement goals? If so, how? (PSC 1.2)

How is professional learning funded in your school? (PSC 1.3)

What are the incentives for teachers to participate in professional learning and to improve their
practice? (PSC 1.3, 1.4)

Is professional learning offered that assists teachers in working with students with special needs and
those who come from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds? If so, describe. (PSC 4.3)

In what types of collaborative school-wide professional learning teams do teachers participate? How are
these related to the school improvement plan? (PSC3.7)
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How is the impact of professional learning on teacher practice and student learning evaluated? In other
words, how do you know whether the professional learning is translated into practice? How do you
know if the professional learning improves student learning? (PSC 5.3)

Step 5: Expand your answers on Part A questions based on your discussion with the principal. Compose
the Professional Learning Current Reality as a single APA narrative (no minimum or maximum length
requirement).

Step 6: After completing Part A, you will complete Part B in Module Two. You will need to be descriptive
and link evidence when available.

Step 7: Turn in Assignment 1 in Module Three.

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