How+Do+Adults++(us)+Grow+Our+Skills


 * Responses**

The need for professional development: Teachers learn through observation and participation Teachers learn through experience Teachers need industry experience particularly if they are going to teach VET Adults grow our skills when we have the opportunity to choose and value what we are learning (ie relevant ) Adults learn when they construct knowledge Adults learn when they have the opportunity to implement and play Adults learn when they collaborate on a project Adults learn when we have a stake/responsibility in the outcome Adults learn on a need to know basis. Adults learn when they are passionate about something.


 * Hot Potatoes:

1. Specifics We Want Answers To............... ** When, how and who's paying? Time and hands on experience?

2. Fears We Have......... Expectations that we will have to teach without fully engaging in the professional development.

3. Things We Will be Seeking Help With........ Outside expertise (compatability with educational practices)