In this episode, Larissa interviews Lisa Marquardt-Krol, an instructional design manager, about professional development (PD). They discuss the importance of case studies in PD and how they help educators put themselves in the shoes of students and practice interventions. They also highlight the need for real-world examples and experiences to make learning sticky and relevant. Lisa emphasizes the importance of assessing educators' ability to execute on learning targets and success criteria through case studies. They also discuss the significance of providing choice and relevance in PD, including for educators in specialized subjects. The episode concludes with a reminder to choose initiatives that apply to everyone and empower educators to gather relevant knowledge.

Takeaways:

- Case studies are a valuable tool in professional development as they allow educators to put themselves in the shoes of students and practice interventions.

- Real-world examples and experiences make learning sticky and relevant, helping educators apply new knowledge in their classrooms.

- Assessing educators' ability to execute on learning targets and success criteria through case studies is crucial for effective professional development.

- Providing choice and relevance in professional development ensures that educators in all subjects and roles can benefit from the learning experience.

Other Resources:

https://standards.learningforward.org/

https://csaa.wested.org/resource/learning-progressions-supporting-instruction-and-formative-assessment/

https://needastory.com/

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Time Stamps:

00:00 Introduction to Professional Development

01:08 The Importance of Case Studies in Professional Development

03:16 Real-World Examples in Professional Learning

04:25 Making Learning Sticky

05:24 Applying Case Studies in Professional Development

07:50 Relevance and Choice in Professional Development

09:24 Including All Educators in Professional Development

11:28 Choosing Initiatives that Apply to Everyone

11:57 Conclusion