Nelyda Rodriguez
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Professional Learning
What is Professional Learning?
Effective learning principles are necessary guidelines for teachers and students to learn in the most efficient way, and the more these principles are reflected in training, the more effective it will be for both.
Professional learning (PL) involves much more than a staff meeting or a group of teachers getting together to discuss a book they have read. Instead, a PL represents the institutionalization of a focus on continuous improvement of staff performance as well as student learning. It is called “the most powerful professional development and change strategy available.”
PL, when done well, leads to reliable growth in student learning it is the process of learning new skills and knowledge through continued education and training after you have entered the workforce. This can include attending classes or workshops, earning certificates, or attending industry conferences to learn more about your field. Professional development is about staying up to date with the latest trends and best practices and networking with other professionals in your industry.
Call to action
Welcome to the "Call to Action for Teachers in Continuous Learning" section, where you can learn about the 5 principles of effective professional learning. These principles are sure to help you improve your teaching practice significantly.
As a teacher, it is crucial to prioritize the development of your professional learning in order to be successful in the classroom. Have you ever wondered why your students are not learning or unable to meet the curriculum goals? One of the reasons behind this problem could be that teachers, are sometimes not adequately prepared to meet the needs of today's students. Help me understand how I can support your work in enhancing professional development.
THE WHY?
Every story has a background, and mine is no exception. With the need for a new generation of students, teachers must transform and prepare themselves to receive and educate these children. My project aims to create a radical change, which includes the teachers as well. Constant professional development will enable us to create, innovate, and improve the quality of education that we provide in the classroom.
THE WHAT?
By utilizing technology-based tools, teachers can enhance their learning experience by creating study materials based on the principles of COVA. This, in turn, allows teachers to effectively transmit their newfound knowledge to their students and achieve their goals. As an example, I will showcase a Call to Action video that effectively explains the benefits of professional learning.
THE HOW?
Are you a teacher looking for ways to improve your professional learning experience? A call-to-action video covering the five key principles of professional development learning could be just what you need. These principles include duration, support, engagement, modeling, and specific content. By following a transcript of this video, you will gain practical knowledge that you can apply in your teaching and help you grow professionally. I am confident that this video will provide you with the tools you need to become a better teacher.
There are five principles of effective professional learning: Duration, support, active/engaging, modeling, and content-specific. (Gulamhussein 2018).

REFERENCES
Gulamhussein, A. (2013). Teaching the Teachers Effective Professional Development in
an Era of High Stakes Accountability. Center for Public Education. Retrieved from http://www.centerforpubliceducation.org/system/files/2013-176_Professiona
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Empowering the teacher technophobe: Kristin Daniels at TEDxBurnsvilleED. (2013).
YouTube. https://youtu.be/puiNcIFJTCU
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Duarte, N. [Stanford Graduate School of Business]. (2013a, March 21). Nancy Duarte:
How to tell a story [Video file]. Retrieved from