Professional Development Design and Delivery Elizabeth Heins Doug MacIsaac Nina B. Hollis Institute for Educational Reform Stetson University Single Gender Pedagogy: Theory to Practice June 12th and 13th 2008 Orlando, Florida

Single Gender Initiative PDS Site Why? The boys were falling behind School/university team receives training Shared book study (spring before pilot)

Needs Assessment Bottom up - faculty driven Addresses teacher concerns/interests

Components of Professional Development Teacher need Ongoing Incentive - inservice points Time Resources

Types of Professional Development Book studies Discussion groups –Teaching strategies –Management –Classroom arrangement –Assessment –Gender differences Lesson study

Book Study Format Read Group discussion Classroom application Group discussion of classroom application

Examples Things I most enjoy… Gender framework Gender differences and similarities Planning framework Lesson framework Book study - Ruby Payne

Recommendations Professional development –Teachers –Administrators Administrative support Matching teacher’s style Choice Resources Time Assessment and data collection Partnerships

Checklist for Gender Specific Classrooms Ongoing faculty development Involvement of school stakeholders Communication –Informational meetings –Letters, brochures Choice program Program focus –Grade –Content Student selection Program planning and development Program monitoring Data driven

Discussion and Planning

For information on support and training contact The Nina B. Hollis Institute for Educational Reform Doug MacIsaac Elizabeth Heins