Background
New Teacher Center-Wisconsin
(NTC-WI) and the Dane County New Teacher Project (DCNTP) offer a unique and exciting
learning opportunity for those who support beginning teachers. Over the past two decades, New Teacher Center (NTC) in
Content
This two-day
professional development, useful to a broad range of teacher leaders and
professional developers, focuses on the importance of professional development
in moving teacher practice forward. New
teachers benefit from being brought together in a meaningful and responsive
group learning experiences, and this workshop helps participants better
understand the fundamental principles of adult learning theory and the
strategies that support those learners. Please note that the focus of this
professional development is beginning teachers; however, it will be useful and
applicable to anyone who works with adult learners.
Professional Development Topics
· Understand
assumptions about Adult Learners
· Utilizing a
conceptual Framework for Designing Staff Development
· Knowing your
Audience
· Developing
Outcomes
· Planning for
Content
· Building a
Repertoire of Presentation and Facilitation Strategies
·
Extending
and Refining Personal Presentation Skills
Intended Audience
This
professional development is appropriate for any staff member who presents
professional development
Credit
One credit is available through
the Cardinal Stritch University-Milwaukee. Please visit heir website at http://www.stritch.edu/mentoringcertificate
for additional information.
For more information, please contact:
Monica Schommer, DCNTP
Co-Chairperson monica_schommer@marshall.k12.wi.us 608-849-2493
Melissa Ohm, Project Manager mohm@newteachercenter.org 608-849-2270