Simple Steps When
Planning for PD
VISION: Where you want to go and what you hope to achieve. (To become a numeracy Coordinator )
OBJECTIVES: Meaningful steps that bring you closer to your goal.
(Get a degree in Mathematics. Do online courses in Leadership. Develop Communication skills.)
Step 1
TAKE INVENTORY
Identify where
you are.
Reflect on your
strengths and
weaknesses.
Step 2
ANALYZE YOUR
PERFORMANCE
Identify causes
that hinder your
progress.
Ask yourself these questions:
•What am I good at?
•What do I need to improve?
•Where do I want to be 1 year from now?
5 years from now?
•How am I going to get there?
Collect feedback from colleagues
Step 3
DECIDE ON THE
APPROACH
Decide how you are
going to get there.
What opportunities
and educational
steps will help
you improve and
accelerate your
performance?
Use our 70/20/10
approach.
Step 6
EVALUATE YOUR
PLAN
Ensure that your
goals and objectives
Your Support System will:
are SMART.
•Help you see your blind spots.
Ensure
you can reach
•Help you get back on track.
•Help you reflect on obstacles and
your targeted goals.
Set attainable goals
successes.
•Guide you through the tough parts of to reduce stressful
your journey.
situations. Evaluate
your plan to ensure
that it meets your
1 INPUT
targeted goals.
Time, finance, knowledge & skills.
2 PROCESS
Effectiveness, time, quality of work.
Drive & Determination.
3 OUTCOME
Better classroom management. Improved
student outcome. Better schools. Teacher
Effectiveness. Improved Teaching & Learning.
Step 4
DEVELOP A TIME
LINE
When are you going
to complete your
training or
accomplish goals?
Step 5
DETERMINE
SUPPORT
SYSTEM
Use your support
system of at least one
person to help you
realize your goals
and dreams.
Celebrate your
successes.
Step 7
MEASURE YOUR
PROGRESS
Measure your
progress/successes
using these 2 simple
steps. Identify ways
you will evaluate
your progress since
personal development
is ongoing and you
need to track your
progress.
Use regular feedback,
observations,
qualitative and
quantitative results.
Make 70% of your PD in
conjunction with other
professionals, 20% on your own
and 10% based on what you learn
from students and their records.
Make changes to your
plan if necessary.
Step 8
REFLECT
Reflect on your
process. Focus on
improvement of your
knowledge and skills.
Seek ways to heighten
your effectiveness
and efficiency in
any institution or
organization.
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