And all the good teachers, who form the basis of a good education are the farmers of the fruits of prosperity of a brighter future. You are creating an interest in learning in young minds. But the reality is, the profession that teachers are in is not a static one. Teachers Require Continuous Professional Development: Continuous professional development is required for teachers to provide the best possible education in order to keep them up to date with the latest teaching methodologies, develop their skills, and align with the needs and trends of students. We explore the importance of continuous professional development for teachers in this article, taking a look at effective training and support methods, and considering the role of lifelong learning in raising the quality of teaching.
Why Professional development is so Important
An understanding of teaching as a life long-learning path
Two years ago this week I wrote a blog as I stepped out on my own to try and generate the necessary discussions needed to get the changes we need to support our teachers and their learning and then their students better learning.
Improving student results by building teachers
Best Methods for Teacher-Center Training
PLCs as Collaborative Professional Lerning Communities
Coaching and Mentoring aids
Seminars, Workshops and Conferences
Online tools (most from AWS & other related platforms)
Support Systems for Teachers
Leadership traffic for schools and administrators
Opportunity to network with peers
Opportunity to Learn and Engage with Research
Ensuring we have a culture of lifelong learning
How Continuous Learning Affects the Quality of Teaching
Accommodating students flexibly
Utilising creative teaching methods
Encouraging reflection and continuous development
Creating the vibrant learning environment
Teacher professional development itself is an investment in the advancement of the education of the future. Ensuring teachers have ongoing learning opportunities will enable them to realise their full potential and deliver the best educational outcomes possible for their students. We need to acknowledge that professional development is truly infinite – and either value it for what it is, encourage it in teachers, create a culture of professional excellence in education or face mediocrity.
