Ohio Standards for Professional DevelopmentThis resource is perhaps the best place to start when determining the nature and quality of the professional development activity you envision. It states that: High Quality Professional Development (HQPD):
1. Is a purposeful, structured and continuous process that occurs over time 2. Is informed by multiple sources of data 3. Is collaborative 4. Includes varied learning experiences that accommodate individual educators’ knowledge and skills 5. Is evaluated by its short- and long-term impact on professional practice and achievement of all students 6. Results in the acquisition, enhancement or refinement of skills and knowledge To access the full document, follow this link to the Ohio Department of Education website. http://esb.ode.state.oh.us/PDF/Standards_ProfDev_sept07.pdf |
NAEA Professional Standards for Visual Arts Educators
This resource is valuable in describing what it is quality arts educators should know and be able to do. Look through this list and complete a self-assessment. Where are your strengths and where are your weaknesses? Quality professional development is designed to help you grow in the areas you determine to be most needed.
The National Art Education asserts that quality Visual Arts Educators: 1. Have a thorough understanding of the visual arts 2. Understand student characteristics, abilities, and learning styles 3. Understand diverse social and cultural constructions of identity 4. Make informed selections of arts content and curricula 5. Use knowledge of students as learners to plan appropriate instruction 6. Use contemporary technology to enhance teaching and learning 7. Conduct meaningful and appropriate assessments of student learning 8. Systematically reflect on their own teaching practice 9. Assess program effectiveness 10. Collaborate with other educators 11. Serve their schools and communities 12. Continue their professional development throughout their careers 13. Contribute to the growth of their profession To access the full document, follow this link to the National Art Education Association website. http://www.arteducators.org/store/10_NAEA_Art_Ed_Stds_B.pdf |