Knoll 10-13 EDLD 613 Hubert G. Loden

How many of you have received professional development with a primary focus on instruction?

• None

• A few

• Most

• All

Have you ever experienced professional development that was not beneficial?

• Yes

• No

What are the three types of growth plans discussed in Sections 11-13?

• Directed, Structured, Teacher-Led

• Collaborative, Directed, Teacher-Directed

• Interactive, Collaborative, Teacher-Directed
  

• Directed, Autonomous, Team-Based

Which of the following is the most important reason to match the growth plan to what each teacher needs?

• It saves time

• It improves teacher motivation

• 
  It helps improve teacher performance based on their needs

• 
  It increases overall test scores

Growth objectives should be based on:

• 
  Teacher preferences
  

• Administrator feedback

• 
  Classroom conditions

• Data

What type of growth plan is most suitable for teachers who need major assistance?

• Teacher-Directed Growth Plan

• Collaborative Growth Plan

• Directed Growth Plan

• Self-Evaluation Plan

In a directed growth plan, the administrator’s role is to:

• Lead the decision-making process
  

• Allow the teacher to choose the growth objective

• Act as a mentor only

• Approve the final plan without involvement

How do teacher-directed growth plans give teachers more autonomy compared to other growth plans?

• Teachers are in charge of setting their own objectives and plans

• Teachers collaborate with administrators to set objectives

• Teachers follow the administrator's decisions

• Teachers have no accountability in the process

How does a collaborative growth plan differ from a directed growth plan?

• The teacher has more decision-making authority

• The administrator makes all decisions

• 
  It requires more frequent monitoring

• It is designed for novice teachers

Why is individualizing growth plans important, even for high-performing teachers?

• To keep them from getting bored

• To ensure they continue improving

• To reduce their workload

• To help them mentor other teachers