Addu High School Hithadhoo Addu City NEED ASSESSMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM- 2013 As per the

Ministry of Education policy every year all teachers have to undertake a total of 15 hours of professional development in their profession. The findings from this assessment will be used to inform and enhance the PD sessions, to meet the teachers interests and needs. Thank you very much for your time. Sincerely, Sulthan Ramiz Professional Development Coordinator

Background information
Have you ever taken part in a PD program before? Yes If so how hours? 15 hours 30 hours more than 30 No

How often you apply the things learned in PD session in teaching and learning? Always sometimes never

The Scale
On a scale of 1-5, rate the topic that you need guidance and help. The scale is defined as shown below. Strongly recommend 1 2 3 4 dont recommend 5

Professional Development Topics 1: 1. Classroom Methods

Active learning Cooperative/Collaborative learning Problem-based learning (PBL) Effective explanations Constructivist approaches to teaching Challenging students' misconceptions Effective lecturing Using games and simulations Facilitating controversial issues in the classroom

Professional Development Need Assessment Form- 2013

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Professional Development Topics 1: 1. Classroom Methods

Active learning Cooperative/Collaborative learning Problem-based learning (PBL) Effective explanations Constructivist approaches to teaching Challenging students' misconceptions Effective lecturing Using games and simulations Facilitating controversial issues in the classroom

Professional Development Need Assessment Form- 2013

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