Discussion+Group+8


 * Discussion Group 8** will place their notes here. (These notes we originally take on paper and later transferred here)


 * Question 1: What are some of the road blocks to professional development?**

Asking what people want to learn One-on-One coaching and mentoring Finding the one tool that clicks - entry level Specific achievable Goals Giving homework for follow up Getting buy in --> voluntary PD Getting buy in --> Activating the personal interest of the teacher Baby steps things you can use in the building andragogy vs pedagogy Personalize the learning take it away from the tools - what do want to accomplish with students - 1st Big Ideas --> specific practice, Don't go the "goal" too quickly
 * Question 2: What PD strategy worked best for you last year?**


 * Question 3: How do we "do" PD without anyone thinking it's Professional Development?**

How do we engage our most resistant and vulnerable learners? Acknowledge the fact that we have had the tendency to be driven by fads. It is about relationships! Respect the Learner! public vs private recognition one-to-one acknowledge the cynicism have teachers talk about what someone else is foin well value our veteran teachers public recognition for the good stuff parking place - pass it on Bucket Buddies for teachers
 * Question 4: How do you target the challenging populations?**


 * Please share any of your favorite resources.**