Flipped PD
I am always hearing teachers talk about staff development as just another meeting where we "sit and get." Honestly, I have to agree. The irony is that we say we don't like it and turn around and teach in the classroom in a similar fashion. I don't think the students are fond of it either.
I think flipped PD is a great idea! It's hands on and one-on-one. If we are talking about incorporating more technology into our professional lives and classrooms, what better way to learn it than actually use it with the help of a coach. This is also a great way to differentiate the learning based on the staff members comfort level with technology. Each person could have their own tech goal that they are working to achieve. It is individualized learning.
Another key piece that is mentioned in the Flipped PD article is the follow-up support. That piece will not only provide support to staff but also personal accountability. There would be motivation to get to a certain point before meeting with the coach a second time.
I think this would also be a great way to teach in the classroom; stepping away from the teacher being the "keeper of knowledge" to facilitator or coach.
Excellent thoughts and GREAT photo! That could be your logo at HP for your Flipped PD program. Follow up is always the key in any professional learning. If it's isolated, it's practically worthless.
ReplyDeleteOkay!! Your picture is awesome! I was looking for a good flipped picture too and got lost in the world of real and cartoon people flipping pancakes! Yours is so much better!!
ReplyDeleteYES!! Learning is learning! Whether for adults or children. If we are talking about all the benefits for student learning in a flipped classroom then it only makes sense when thinking about adult learning and professional development too!! Now then... we just have to figure out how to do it with our current level of resources! :) Annie
Great visual. You listened to Todd's wisdom yesterday about incorporating powerful visuals into your presentation/blog. I am curious how his flip turned out...
ReplyDeleteI too love this idea and have some thoughts about how to structure staff meetings by sharing a google doc or presentation, form... whatever will work for the content to be done ahead of time, shorten the time of the meeting and focus more on the collaboration. Love your visual!
ReplyDeleteI have to agree with your comments of PD often mirroring the classroom. Somewhere buried in the 5D is a standard and the distinguished descriptor talks about the locus of control being with the students instead of the traditional model. Looking back on some of the PD that I have created, had I been evaluated on the 5D standards I would be in a lot of trouble
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