Professional DevelopmentProfessional DevelopmentDesign and DeliveryDesign and Delivery
Elizabeth HeinsElizabeth Heins
Doug MacIsaacDoug MacIsaac
Nina B. Hollis Institute for Educational ReformNina B. Hollis Institute for Educational Reform
Stetson UniversityStetson University
Single Gender Pedagogy: Theory to PracticeSingle Gender Pedagogy: Theory to Practice
June 12th and 13th 2008June 12th and 13th 2008
Orlando, FloridaOrlando, Florida
Single Gender InitiativePDS Site
• Why? The boys were falling behind
• School/university team receives training
• Shared book study (spring before pilot)
Needs Assessment
• Bottom up - faculty driven
• Addresses teacher concerns/interests
Components of Professional Development
• Teacher need• Ongoing• Incentive - inservice points• Time• Resources
Types of Professional Development
• Book studies• Discussion groups
– Teaching strategies– Management– Classroom arrangement– Assessment– Gender differences
• Lesson study
Book Study Format
• Read• Group discussion• Classroom application• Group discussion of classroom application
Examples
• Things I most enjoy…• Gender framework• Gender differences and similarities• Planning framework • Lesson framework• Book study - Ruby Payne
Recommendations • Professional development
– Teachers– Administrators
• Administrative support• Matching teacher’s style• Choice• Resources• Time• Assessment and data collection• Partnerships
Checklist for Gender Specific Classrooms • Ongoing faculty development• Involvement of school stakeholders• Communication
– Informational meetings– Letters, brochures
• Choice program• Program focus
– Grade– Content
• Student selection• Program planning and development• Program monitoring• Data driven
Discussion and Planning
For information on support and training contact
The Nina B. Hollis Institute for Educational Reformwww.stetson.edu/artsci/education/pds/
Doug [email protected]
Elizabeth [email protected]