Professional learning vs. PD: THE DISTINCTION MATTERS.
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- BRADLEY, JANICE, ; GROTH, CORI, ; RORRER, ANDREA, ; EVANS, LESLIE,
- Source
- Learning Professional; Jun2023, Vol. 44 Issue 3, p56-68, 5p
- Subject
- Professional education
Career development
Collaborative learning
Academic achievement
Educators
- Language
- ISSN
- 2476194X
The article focuses on the distinction between professional learning and professional development (PD). It highlights the shortcomings of traditional PD approaches and advocates for a shift towards a professional learning mindset, involves sustained, evidence-based and collaborative learning; shift to a professional learning mindset requires considering the whole system; and also mentions about fostering cultures of learning to improve student achievement effectively.