Filling the Personalization Gap:
In many educational settings, professional development opportunities are often one-size-fits-all, failing to consider the individual strengths, needs, and areas for growth of each teacher. 'Sonali's PYP Classroom' was created to bridge this gap by offering personalized learning paths for teachers, ensuring that each educator receives support and resources tailored
. Initial Reflection Post-PD Session:
The journey begins with teachers engaging in a professional development (PD) session focused on Approaches to Teaching (ATT) within the Primary Years Programme (PYP). Following this session, teachers are prompted to reflect deeply on their own teaching practices in relation to what they've just learned. This reflection is not a cursory glance but a thoughtful consideration of where they currently stand with their ATT goals and where they aspire to be.
2. Meeting with the PYP Coordinator:
Armed with insights from their reflection, teachers then meet with the PYP coordinator. This meeting is crucial as it's a time for open dialogue, where teachers can voice their reflections, ask questions, and express specific areas where they feel they need support. It's a collaborative session where both the teacher and the PYP coordinator work together to identify the most effective paths for professional growth.
3. Setting Personalized Goals and Support Plans:
We introduced it at the start of the academic year. Sonale teachers have already had their one-on-one session with the PYPC
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