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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT THAT WORKS: What Makes Professional Development Effective?
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Phi Delta Kappan
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June 1, 2003
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After an examination of 13 recent lists of characteristics of "effective professional development," Mr. Guskey concludes that they vary widely and that the research that supports them is inconsistent and often contradictory. Nonetheless, he argues, we need to seek agreement on criteria for effectiveness, along with clear descriptions of contextual factors.
DO WE KNOW what makes professional development effective? Have researchers and practitioners reached consensus about what factors contribute to a successful professional development experience? Do we even agree on what criteria should be used to judge professional development's effectiveness? A review of newly developed ...