Rich discussion in class about the readings – what is are the core features and goals of transformative PD.

• Focus on:
  • Classroom practice
  • Teaching and learning of subject matter (PCK)
  • Student learning processes in specific subject matters
• Active and inquiry based
• Collaborative learning
  • Involvement of outside experts
• Duration and sustainability
  • On-going support
  • Follow-up
• Coherence
• School’s organizational conditions
• Think about learning vs learing about thinking
• Research-based instructional practices
  • Opportunities for teachers to adopt practices to their unique context