Teacher development has moved beyond simple in-service workshops and has expanded into a more robust system of continuing education. In order to advance their careers, teachers should seek out professional development opportunities which are ongoing and aligned with standards and assessments.

 

Educators must understand the concepts in processing professional development and what it means to education.

 

Professional development refers to the development of a person in his or her professional role. By gaining increased experience in one’s teaching role, they systematically gain increased experience in their professional growth through examination of their teaching ability.

 

Professional workshops and other formally related meetings are a part of the professional development experience.

 

Much of the available research on professional development , includes its relationship to student achievement. Researchers differ on the degree of its relationship.  Variables are the school, teacher, student level related to the level of learning within the classroom, parent and community involvement, instructional strategies, classroom management, curriculum design, student background knowledge, and student motivation.

By: Carmina F. Gloria | Teacher I | Wawa Elementary School | Abucay, Bataan