Competency-Based Teacher Preparation and Professional Learning
As calls for improving achievement and increasing personalization of student learning echo across the national discourse, new adult learning models are creating the potential for personalized preparation and development pathways for teachers. As student roles change in a personalized learning environment, teacher preparation and professional learning should evolve accordingly in order to offer teacher control over time, place, path and/or pace; balanced goals; meaningful integration and competency-based progression. Although clock-hours of professional learning must be documented to meet state professional development requirements, CISD understands the significance of offering educators opportunities to learn both in-person and in online environments. Blended teacher preparation and development can combine online learning with onsite experiences. CISD continues to implement innovative access methods to professional learning opportunities which are personalized, aligned with district initiatives, connected to the district Vision and Strategic Plan, and provide the opportunity to earn micro-credentials highlighting educator competencies.
The “Competency-Based Teacher Preparation & Professional Development” infographic below outlines how the role of teachers is changing amid broader shifts to personalized, blended and Deeper Learning. This infographic complements the white paper “Preparing Teachers for Deeper Learning: Competency-Based Teacher Preparation and Development” written in partnership between Digital Promise and Getting Smart. (Read full document embedded at the bottom of this page.)
The “Competency-Based Teacher Preparation & Professional Development” infographic below outlines how the role of teachers is changing amid broader shifts to personalized, blended and Deeper Learning. This infographic complements the white paper “Preparing Teachers for Deeper Learning: Competency-Based Teacher Preparation and Development” written in partnership between Digital Promise and Getting Smart. (Read full document embedded at the bottom of this page.)
Read the full white paper “Preparing Teachers for Deeper Learning: Competency-Based Teacher Preparation and Development” written in partnership between Digital Promise and Getting Smart. (Embedded below.)