81. Professional Development Resources Regardless of method employed, educational professional development should Discovery is ohio s statewide systemic initiative for the reform of math and http://www.ct4me.net/Professional_development.htm

Are you confused by terms that educators use? The Lexicon of Learning might be just what you need. Do you need help understanding terms in No Child Left Behind? See the Glossary at Education Place Professional Development Whether you are seeking to become a better reflective practitioner of your mathematics teaching, or desire to enhance your credentials in mathematics, teaching methodology, and technology integration, this page will help you. Resources for professional development include government agencies, the U.S. Department of Education , your state Department of Education, school districts, private foundations, corporations and education associations (Charp, 2003). There are online instructor led and independent study, self-paced courses to satisfy differences in learning styles, and full online degree programs for teacher education. Your professional development can also be enhanced by attending local and national conferences, audio and video conferences, face-to-face and Internet workshops, and informal staff development meetings with colleagues. Reading publications and journals, membership in teaching organizations, and participation in online professional chats with other educators around the country will also benefit you. You can grow professionally through your own action research, participation in case studies, and reflective discussion. See CT4ME's sections on Associations and Journals This page provides an introductory essay about keeping up-to-date, tools to help you plan a program that is right for you and your school district, and the best professional development programs. If you prefer, you can jump right to:

82. Staff Development - Adult Characteristics Purpose. To support the development of a local staff inservice plan Children, as a group within educational settings, are much alike. http://www-ed.fnal.gov/lincon/staff_adult.shtml

Home Pages Overview Introduction Engaged Learning Staff Development ... Issues Navigation Aids Table of Contents Site Map End Products Suggestions ... Search Staff Development Adult Characteristics Prerequisites: Need for a staff development plan for a local site Purpose: To support the development of a local staff in-service plan Information: Are you interested in what the experts have to say about the adult learner? Mostly, they are very divided. Much of the controversy seems to be about the definition of "adult learner." A widely accepted definition comes from Arthur Chickering, from the National Commission on Higher Education and the Adult Learner, which defines "Adult Learner" as an individual whose major role in life is something other than full-time student. Here are some general characteristics of adult learners as compared to children: CHILDHOOD ADULTHOOD Children depend upon adults for material support, psychological support, and life management. They are other-directed. Adults depend upon themselves for material support and life management. Although they must still meet many psychological needs through others, they are largely self-directed.

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