EDU53753 Week 4 Professional Development Plan
How might you structure this component of your plan? Refer to the research provided (articles listed above) to support your work. Shi, et al. (2025) researched how professional development programs helped the teachers fix the technological competence gaps and the psychological strain for technology integration that the covid pandemic created. The TPACK framework guided teachers integrating technology or designing professional development plans. Teacher’s digital self-efficacy helps with pedagogy competence and work engagement. When teachers are confident using technology, they become more effective. Self-efficacy is protective against teacher’s emotional exhaustion. Zimmer and Mathews (2025) explained professional development opportunities do not produce change when the teacher is dissatisfied, and coughing is critical element of school-based professional development because coaching takes into consideration the teacher’s background and experience. Virtual coach...