There is so much that goes into making PD effective and meaningful. Including active learning and collaboration among different people across the education field is vital. Using the constructivist theory to improve learning in professional development requires taking a holistic approach to the course design. It involves aligning activities with learning objectives, crafting authentic tasks that reflect real-world scenarios, and fostering inquiry-based learning to encourage curiosity and exploration. Collaboration among learners is promoted through group projects and discussions, while scaffolding provides support for navigating complex tasks. Reflective opportunities deepen understanding, and varied assessment methods allow for
diverse ways of demonstrating learning. Creating a safe learning environment encourages risk-taking and learning from mistakes, while timely feedback guides learners' progress. Continuous evaluation and iteration refine course design over time, resulting in a rich learning experience that cultivates critical thinking, problem-solving, and lifelong learning skills.
While watching the OCSB video it is clear to see how much collaboration and learning from one another can do (EdCan Network Le Réseau ÉdCan, 2016). Showing teachers the real world application and how to use it in their own classroom creates less resistance to change. All of this and more can make pd so much more than what it currently is.
EdCan Network Le Réseau Édcan. (2016, May 19). Innovation that sticks case study - OCSB: Collaborative professional development [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/iUusuw-xdr4?si=6A5eeqD-tgNxRcQ4
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