Got it!
Write it!
What is this talk I’m hearing about PD
recording? I can remember PD I have done. Why do I
need to keep a written record?
“Recording professional development is a
way of tracking and documenting the skills,
knowledge and experience that I gain both
formally and informally as I work, beyond
any initial training. It’s a record of what I’ve
experienced, learned and can then apply.” “Having evidence of PD done highlights my
professional interest and accomplishments. It
is an avenue to enhance talents which could
help me grow professionally and increase the
impact of the contribution that I can make to
teaching and learning and the education sector
by extension. I realize that as I teach, I must be
reflective and document my students’ growth
and progress. By the same token, I have to
highlight my areas of growth and development
through PD.
With all other tasks we have as teachers, isn’t
that plenty of work?
“It does involve some time and effort, but I
find it is as important as keeping records for
my students. It is a way for me to track my own
learning. It provides the opportunity for me to
review what I have done as a guide for further
development.”
Taking the time to document provides
confirmation of my own personal development,
adding to a rich portfolio. Remember teacher
training portfolio?”
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