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Learning Theories and Professional Development

Author: Jody Waltman
Video Transcript

Notes on "Learning Theories and Professional Development"

(00:00 - 00:20) Introduction

(00:21 - 01:09) Networked Learning Theory

(01:10 - 02:38) Situated Learning Theory

(02:39 - 04:57) Social Learning Theory

(04:58 - 06:19) Self-Efficacy

(06:20 - 08:41) Examples

(08:42 - 09:27) Stop and Reflect

Additional Resources

Andragogy and Teacher Professional Development

This site explains the importance of considering andragogical principles when creating professional development opportunities for teachers.
http://cnx.org/contents/01b08e6f-8a39-4c2b-a7bf-a63290081a65@1/Andragogy_and_Teacher_Professi


The Importance of Andragogy in Education

This blog post by Tom Whitby stresses the importance of considering the principles of andragogy in professional development design. Whitby indicates professional development should be active, teacher-centered, and include opportunities for dialogue.
https://tomwhitby.wordpress.com/2015/04/13/the-importance-of-andragogy-in-education/