EDAD 616: Flipped Professional Development

Supporting teachers in strengthening instructional practices is an important part of improving student achievement. One way to build teacher capacity is through professional development that models research-based strategies and provides opportunities for collaboration and reflection. Research shows that effective professional learning should focus on instructional practice and allow teachers to work collaboratively to improve student outcomes (DuFour & Eaker, 1998).

This flipped professional development session was designed to support teachers at Cesar Chavez Elementary School in improving literacy instruction through instructional clarity and structured written responses using the RACES strategy. The session focuses on helping teachers support students in answering written response questions using evidence from text.

Using a flipped professional development model allows teachers to review key ideas before the meeting so that the synchronous session can focus on collaboration, modeling, and practical classroom application.

Reference

DuFour, R., & Eaker, R. (1998). Professional learning communities at work: Best practices for enhancing student achievement. Solution Tree.

Below is the link for Flipped Google Classroom:

Google Classroom

Below is the link to the professional development Google Slides presentation:

Google Slides


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