Is Professional Development Useful? - PPD138

Introduction:

• AJ and Chris discuss the format of this episode: finding educational topics to talk about from around the internet.

Topics Discussed:

1. Professional Development: Is it useful? The AJ and Chris debate the effectiveness of PD, especially when it feels too politically correct or irrelevant to the actual classroom experience.
2. Job Offers: How long do you have to decide on a job offer? Chris and AJ share their experiences and suggest that a 24-hour buffer is reasonable to make a decision.
3. Technology Fails in the Classroom: A practicum student shares a disastrous observation experience due to technology issues and poor planning. Chris and AJ empathize and offer advice on resilience and learning from mistakes.
4. Pork Roll or Taylor Ham?: Chris and AJ tackle a classic New Jersey debate. Chris stands firm on calling it pork roll, while AJ prefers Taylor Ham.

Conclusion:

• Chris and AJ reflect on the importance of resilience in teaching, the need for personalized professional development, and the value of learning from challenging experiences.
• They also invite listeners to share their thoughts, feedback, and questions for future episodes.

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