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NSDC's Effective Practices




"Adult learning in schools can, and should, take many forms.  Workshops are one way for teachers to learn. but most learning will occur as teachers work with colleagues in ways that enable them to reflect upon their professional practice."  (National Staff Development Council)

Instead of workshop, try...

  • Doing lesson study 
  • Examining student work with a peer
  • Conducting action research
  • Analyzing teaching cases
  • Attending awareness-level seminars
  • Planning lessons with a teaching colleague
  • Consulting an expert
  • Being  coached by an expert
  • Planning a field trip
  • Form a study group with colleagues
  • Giving presentations at conferences
  • Researching on the internet
  • Leading a school-wide committee, project
  • Developing material displays
  • Coaching a colleague
  • Participate a professional learning community
  • Being a mentor
  • Being mentored
  • joining a professional network
  • Writing an article about your work
  • Observing model lessons
  • Observing other teachers teach
  • Reading journals, education magazines, or books
  • Completing a reflective self- assessment
  • Shadowing another teacher or a professional in the field.
  • Keeping a reflection log or journal
  • Take a class at a local university
  • View educational videos
  • Participate in a video conference with experts
  • Visiting model schools/programs
  • Developing curriculum
  • Participate in school improvement planning
  • Examining new technologies to supplement lessons