I M P R O V I N G T E A C H E R / I N S T R U C TO RP E R F O R M A N C E

RŪTA JAŠINSKIENĖ,Coordinator of CoE on Cybersecurity in Europerj@nrdcs.lt

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Teacher Professional Development

Professional development is defined as activities that develop an individual’s skills, knowledge, expertise and other characteristics as a teacher*

Increase trainer skills and boost student outcomes

*EOCD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development)

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4MTA Model

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Value / WHYTrainer role -Facilitator

KNOVLEDGE / WHATTrainer role - Presenter

SKILLS / PRACTISE / HOWTrainer role - Coach

ADAPTATION / What IF Trainer role - Evaluator

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Professional Development Skills for Modern Teachers

Communication

Team Player

Confidence

Adaptability

Continuous Learner

Organization

Ability to Engage

Innovative

Understanding of

Technology

Ability to Empower

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Continuous Professional Growth of Instructors

Involvement in projects in the field

Participation in professional associations, organizations and professional

events

Time allocation for skill development

Technical support to trainers

Lessons learned meetings after training

Tangible impact on students learning –long lasting impact on the future