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Teachers tend to be more effective when they have a strong background in the field they are teaching, and a strong background in how to teach that content, how to make it understandable

Highlighted by gmcustodio

effective teachers set up active learning situations for students, so kids are applying and using their knowledge. They have a wide repertoire of teaching strategies. They are very attentive to the learning of each individual child. They have strategies to help kids use their strengths

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Q. What sort of support do teachers need to become more effective, from professional development to time for collaboration with colleagues?

A. In most high-achieving countries, teachers have 15 to 25 hours a week where they are planning collaboratively with their colleagues, so they are not just making up lessons at the kitchen table on a Sunday night by themselves.

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on 2009-05-23 by teachmoore

Probably the single most important improvement we could make to professional development in most schools.

on 2009-05-25 by danahuff

I agree professional development is key, but Hammond's idea about collaborative planning is excellent.

teachers have 15 to 25 hours a week where they are planning collaboratively with their colleagues, so they are not just making up lessons at the kitchen table on a Sunday night by themselves.

Highlighted by scmorgan

on 2009-05-22 by scmorgan

This says so much about effective teaching.

We need time for teachers to work together, observe each other, problem-solve together.

Highlighted by gmcustodio

ensure that everyone who wants to teach [is] well-prepared

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ensure that salaries are competitive and equitable

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That means providing the mentoring and collaboration time, the professional development and working conditions that allow teachers to use what they know and to continually get better at their difficult and important work.

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on 2009-05-22 by scmorgan

PD, PD, and more PD...time to reflect.....It's key