Professional Learning Redefined

SCENARIO
At Maplewood High School, the atmosphere among teachers had grown increasingly tense and disheartening. For years, they had been grappling with escalating student discipline problems—disruptive behaviors, chronic absenteeism, and disrespect toward staff. Each time teachers sought assistance from the administration, they were met with indifference or empty promises of future action. The lack of tangible support left the teachers feeling abandoned and powerless.

You are now tasked with delivering professional learning geared toward effective student discipline. So, let’s practice asking ourselves questions that may help us understand our audience's needs.

Open Ended

Who are the adults you will be working with?

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What are their past experiences?

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What are their pain points?

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What would bring them joy in this professional learning?

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What are they interested in or curious about?