Authentic Lessons for 21st Century Learning

PD Cycle for Teacher Leaders

Mariah Warren, Shayna Pond

Summary

The PD cycle is a structured process designed to enhance educators' skills and knowledge through continuous learning and reflection. It begins with identifying specific needs or goals, followed by planning professional learning experiences. Educators then facilitate the professional learning opportunity and will continue to support their peers in the implementation of new tools and strategies. The cycle concludes with reflection on the professional learning experience, identify areas for improvement, and plan for the next cycle, ensuring ongoing professional growth.

Essential Questions

Learning Goals

Snapshot

Engage: Pre-Planning: Layout goals and important details of the professional development session that will be facilitated.

Explore: Pre-Planning: Explore participants goals for their facilitation and a run through of the professional development session.

Explain: Pre-Planning: Establish next steps and action items.

Extend: Observation: Facilitation of the professional development session.

Evaluate: Debrief: Reflect on the professional development session and explore areas of growth.

Materials List

Engage

Explore

Explain

Extend

Evaluate

Research Rationale

Resources