Department of Special Services and Leadership Studies
School of Education
Pittsburg State University
Professional Development
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SSLS 733
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Mrs. Delaina Brown
Spring 2007
Online
620-848-3388 ext. 278
620-856-3350
620-762-3655
biblio_mom@earthlink.net
Course Description:
Drawing on literature from many fields, this course will focus on exploration of issues
related to professional development, such as career planning, continuing education,
mentoring and reflective practice.
Purpose:
The emphasis will be on professional development training as part of the library
media/technology facilitator’s role in public schools.
Resources:
Online resources
Teaching Strategies:
Primarily hands-on experience, with some lecture, demonstration, discussion, readings
and assignments.
Assessment Strategies:
Rubric strategies, discussion strategies, unit strategies, and evaluation strategies
Standards in Action:
Evaluation of professional development
Locating and using professional development resources
NSDC and NETS standards
Issues and strategies
Needs assessment
Rubric development
Professional development unit
Kansas and National (ALA) Standards
Knowledge Based:
K1.2 The library media specialist knows basic ethical and legal tenets of intellectual
freedom, confidentiality, intellectual property, fair use and copyright regulations, and
knows whom to contact for additional information.
K2.1 The library media specialist/technology facilitator understands collaboration
techniques between teachers and library media specialists.
K2.2 The library media specialist/technology facilitator understands good
communication, consultation and problem solving skills.
K2.3 The library media specialist/technology facilitator knows the curriculum and
effective instructional techniques in order to cross disciplines and integrate information
literacy
K2.5 The library media specialist/technology facilitator understands the relationship
between staff development and student performance.
K3.1 The library media specialist/technology facilitator knows the theories of learning
styles.
K6.1 The library media specialist/technology facilitator understands ethical issues and
their importance to the learning community.
Performance Based:
P1.4 The library media specialist/technology facilitator advises learners on ethical and
effective strategies for identifying, retrieving, evaluating, using and synthesizing
information.
P2.1 The library media specialist/technology facilitator collaborates with teachers to plan
and develop units that integrate multimedia, research, and information literacy skills into
instruction.
P2.2 The library media specialist/technology facilitator collaborates in teaching essential
skills, effective communication skills, information literacy and complex thinking skills.
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P2.4 The library media specialist/technology facilitator teaches evaluation strategies
that assess both product and process.
P2.6 The library media specialist/technology facilitator collaborates in developing staff
in-service activities.
P4.2 The library media specialist/technology facilitator teaches students and staff how
to choose and use the most appropriate resources for their needs.
P4.3 The library media specialist/technology facilitator uses technological resources to
prepare and deliver instruction.
P6.1 The library media specialist/technology facilitator understands the ethical issues
and their importance to the learning community.
Evaluation, Grading Scale & Classroom Policy
Grading Scale:
A----------------90-100%
B----------------80-89%
C----------------70-79%
D----------------60-69%
F-----------------below 60%
Class Policies: The PSU policy on academic dishonesty is printed in the University
Catalog. Students are expected to submit your own work. Disrespect will not be
tolerated. Class attendance is not an issue with online courses; however, you will need
to pace yourself each week and stay on schedule. Online courses require much selfdiscipline.
Ethical Behavior: *RESPECT FOR THE INTEGRITY OF THE ACADEMIC PROCESS
in both Professional Behavior and Social and Emotional Well-being for Faculty &
Students
The rights and responsibilities that accompany academic freedom are at the heart of the
intellectual purposes of the University. Our conduct as community members should
protect and promote the University's pursuit of its academic mission. We are all,
therefore, expected to conduct ourselves with integrity in our learning, teaching and
research, and in the ways in which we support those endeavors.
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Examples are as follows:
*Professional Behavior*
--Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills
--Functions effectively in a variety of group roles
--Is respectful of alternative views
--Collaborates with others on professional level
--Demonstrates honesty and integrity to self and others
--Demonstrates moral excellence and trustworthiness
--Is reflective when making decisions
--Demonstrates the flexibility to accept and change
*Social and Emotional Well-being*
--Analyzes and takes responsibility for own behavior
--Accepts constructive criticism positively
--Exhibits respect for others
--Demonstrates ability to learn from both success and failure
--Demonstrates a professional emotional state
Assignments and Incomplete Policy: Assignments must be received by the due date
and time. If assignments are not submitted through the Digital Drop Box by the
specified time, they will be considered late.
Check Blackboard daily for updates and announcements.
The assignment schedule is subject to change depending on circumstances.
Up to ten percent of the total possible points for each assignment will be deducted from
the points earned on an assignment for each day, including weekends, if it is past due.
Incompletes will be processed as late assignments, but as a cumulative late
assignment, which means that points can be deducted. If an incomplete is not finalized
by the end of a one year period, the "I" will automatically change to a grade of "F" as per
PSU's existing policy.
Written Communication Skills: All text submitted should represent the writer’s best
writing skills. Spelling, punctuation, grammar, and sentence structure will be evaluated
in each assignment and graded accordingly.
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Assignment Schedule and Points Possible for Standards in
Action ***
DUE DATE
ASSIGNMENT
POINTS
Jan, 30
Feb. 6
Professional Development IQ evaluation exercise
Locating & using professional development
resources
Evaluating professional growth and development
Professional development – learning from the best
National Staff Development Council and National
Educational Technology standards
Issues and Strategies
Policy and Procedure
Creating a Needs Assessment
Professional development design plan
Evaluation rubric of professional development
Individual professional development unit
10
20
10
20
20
10
100
Total Points
250
Feb. 13
Feb. 20
Feb. 27
Mar. 6
Mar. 13
Apr. 20
20
20
20
*** IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS for SUBMITTING ASSIGNMENTS
1. Add your name in a header when submitting Word, Publisher, or other
documents
2. Before submitting, save each document as specified and include your last
name at the beginning of the name of the document. Ex: Frieden IQ eval (I
will not indicate this on future assignment instructions)
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