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Professional Development for teachers:
1. Keeps teachers engaged in the work you do/subject matter your organization focuses on
2. Keeps teachers up-to-date on new research, news, developments, in the field and in your organization
3. Keeps your organization on the radar of a variety of teachers and education professionals
4. Helps you establish a relationship with teachers--communicate with them about their needs, get their current contact information, meet face-to-face rather than only sending out newsletters/marketing pieces
5. Gets teachers in the door to experience what you have to offer
6. Hopefully translates into actual/more students using your programs/curriculum, visiting your site, attending events, etc...
7. Offers a legitimate service to teachers so they can demonstrate they continue to learn and develop in their own careers
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From: Informal Science Education Network [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Michelle Nichols
Sent: Tuesday, November 12, 2013 3:09 PM
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Subject: Why do museums do teacher PD?
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So, a question was posed to me today that I thought would be interesting to pose to the list-serv because I would be fascinated to see your replies, even if it's just from a few folks or many of you: Why do museums do teacher professional development?
We can't reach every teacher everywhere, so why do we do it at all?
I am not looking for a particular answer. I just want to experience the breadth of answers that I suspect would come out of posing such a question. Hope you enjoy noodling on that one for a bit. :>)
Michelle
Michelle Nichols, Master Educator - NASA Forum Programs The Adler Planetarium
1300 S. Lake Shore Dr.
Chicago, IL 60605
312-322-0520
312-322-2257 (fax)
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