How Much Time Should Teachers Devote to Professional Development?
What question, good teachers devote time to professional development. However, it’s not the quantity of time that’s important; it’s the professional commitment to regular, consistent, continuous, and variable professional development that’s important. Professional development can take a variety of forms and venues. The challenge for all professionals is to select choices that give the most meaning to their professional lives. The following list of professional development possibilities, although unoriginal and far from comprehensive, shows the wide variety of excellent professional growth opportunities that are available: 1. Planning for effective teaching 2. Self-reflection through recall and/or videotaped lessons 3. Observation and discussions with colleagues and/or administrators 4. Professional reading 5. Attending workshops, conferences, and conventions 6. Becoming active in your profession at the local, state, or national level 7. Searching the Internet for selected topics of int
