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Implementing Effective Professional Development #755

Sun, Nov 22, 12:50-13:15 JST | Zoom 3
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Japan’s Ministry of Education has identified professional development (PD) as necessary for innovating its education system (Murakami, 2019). However, effective PD must be context-specific (Guskey, 2003; Kinugawa & Tachi, 2003; Richards, 2010). This presentation shares three years of feedback on PD conducted for lecturers at a Japanese university. The perceived value of PD opportunities depended on many factors. The presenter will address the affordances and challenges in creating PD programs while demonstrating this program’s evolution.


Presentation Assets

Jennie Roloff Rothman

Jennie Roloff Rothman

English Language Institute, Kanda University of International Studies
Principal Lecturer of Professional Development - Teacher Development Research Interests: Teacher Professional Development, Faculty Development (ファカルティデベロップメント), global issues in language education, critical thinking in language education, reflective practice, writing centers