[Episode 76] Why Professional Development Should be Professional Learning (w/Jim Thompson)

<p>Is professional development synonymous with professional learning? <strong>Jim Thompson</strong>, an instructional coach with five decades of experience in teaching and leadership positions, teamed up with <strong>Dr. Wendy Amato</strong> on the podcast to delve into the present state of professional learning in education and explore how video coaching can have a transformative impact on fostering teacher growth.</p><ul><li><br></li></ul><br/><h4>Resources for Continued Learning</h4><p>Learn more from Jim in his book with Dr. Casey Kosiorek, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Quick-Guide-Video-Coaching-reflection/dp/0692996672" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">A Quick Guide To Video Coaching</a>.</p><p>During the podcast, Jim references these resources related to professional learning and teacher growth:</p><ul><li><a href="https://visible-learning.org/2018/03/collective-teacher-efficacy-hattie/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">John Hattie: Collective Teacher Efficacy</a></li><li><a href="https://cepr.harvard.edu/best-foot-forward-project" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Harvard University’s Best Foot Forward Project</a></li><li><a href="https://educationalrenaissance.com/2020/09/12/building-ratio-training-students-to-think-and-learn-for-themselves/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Building Ratio: Training Students to Think and Learn for Themselves</a>, Kolby Atchison</li><li><a href="https://www.instructionalcoaching.com/books/the-definitive-guide-to-instructional-coaching-seven-factors-for-success" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Definitive Guide to Instructional Coaching: Seven Factors for Success</a>, Jim Knight</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Youre-Not-Listening-Missing-Matters/dp/1250779871/ref=sr_1_1?hvadid=580628693913&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvlocphy=9016348&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvqmt=e&amp;hvrand=9399808900329392293&amp;hvtargid=kwd-854379871431&amp;hydadcr=15553_13517420&amp;keywords=you%27re+not+listening+kate+murphy&amp;qid=1695157877&amp;sr=8-1" rel="