Challenges and Strategies in Teacher Professional Development

Challenges and Strategies in Teacher Professional Development

Assessment

Interactive Video

Professional Development

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Jackson Turner

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Annie Whoo, a mathematics teacher, discusses the challenges teachers face due to a lack of time for professional learning. She emphasizes that professional development doesn't always require formal seminars but can include engaging with research and conversations with colleagues. Annie highlights the importance of schools providing time for teachers to focus on growth, as this prevents demoralization and enhances their effectiveness. She stresses that without such engagement, teachers risk becoming detached from their professional growth and mastery.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one major challenge teachers face in professional learning?

Lack of interest

Lack of time

Lack of resources

Lack of students

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can teachers engage in professional learning besides attending seminars?

By avoiding discussions

By reading and engaging with research

By attending more classes

By taking more tests

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who are often the best resources for teachers according to the video?

Colleagues

Administrators

Parents

Students

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should schools provide to help teachers with professional growth?

More students

Time and environment

More deadlines

More exams

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the benefit of pausing the rush in schools for teachers?

To relax and do nothing

To avoid teaching

To have conversations about practice

To ignore responsibilities

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What can happen to teachers without engagement in research and discussions?

They become more relaxed

They become more creative

They become demoralized

They become more motivated

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the impact of professional discussions on teaching practices?

They have no impact

They negatively affect teaching

They improve teaching practices

They make teaching more difficult

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