Professional Development vs Training February 27, 2008
Posted by tomshepp in professional development.Tags: Lego robotics, professional development, training
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I just finished an assignment in a masters course (Masters of Distance Education at Athabasca University) about training teachers to integrate LEGO robotics in the classroom. I used the terms professional development and training interchangeably and I wish I had read this article, “Professional Development vs. Training” by Adam Grey, first.
One of the main complaints I hear from teachers is a lack of effective professional development. I have experienced this myself and when I give f2f sessions in LEGO robotics I try to make it as hands-on as possible. The question I always have at the end of these pd sessions is will it change the practice of teachers in the classroom? I like to think so, and i have received positive feedback that this is the case. Does this qualify as a success? Good question.
