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Little, Catherine A.; Paul, Kristina Ayers – Journal of Staff Development, 2009
Every teacher can recall a range of experiences in professional development workshops. Some of these may have provided opportunities in which teachers felt engaged, empowered, and supported as learners, while others felt disconnected from practice. Although these authors recognize that workshops, particularly those with no follow-up support, are…
Descriptors: Faculty Development, Professional Development, Workshops, Program Design
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Thomas, Gretchen – Journal of Staff Development, 1982
"Workparties," sponsored by the Teachers Centers' Exchange (Far West Laboratory), provide the time, support, resources, warmth, concreteness, and thought that productive meetings consist of. Descriptions of workparties planned for participants interested in staff development are provided. (CJ)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Group Activities, Informal Organization, Networks
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Orbaugh, Tim; Maurer, Penelope – Journal of Staff Development, 1981
In Colorado, a project was developed to teach participants a collaborative planning process for staff development and to assist in the design of a system of personnel development. Areas covered included: (1) selection of cadre members; (2) participation; (3) program design; and (4) consultants' reflections. (JN)
Descriptors: Consultants, Cooperative Planning, Problem Solving, Program Design