Module 4 Connected Themes

After reviewing Module 4 discussion posts and replies, I've detected a recurring theme in regards to the type of professional learning/development the members of the class would like to implement:
Personalized, time to practice the skill, motivating, timely, support, improve professionally, impact student success, ongoing practice and authentic.  

You have made meaningful connections to this module and helped others synthesize the resources and readings. My hope is this: Go and advocate for the type of PL or PD teachers really need! You know what needs to be done, take a step or two and suggest your research-based ideas and needs to your administrative team.  Create a PLN and use the research and evidence to support your thoughts and experiences. Looking forward to Module 5.  

Also, I forgot to mention something we are really pushing in my school. I've been trying to establish consistent peer to peer observations as professional learning - it's powerful! It takes time to work-out a schedule, but it is well worth it!