S6 E9 - From Wasted Hours to Real Impact: Research Findings About PD That Actually Works

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Too much professional development feels like a box-ticking exercise with little to show for the time invested. In this episode, Jocelyn unpacks decades of research findings to reveal the seven elements that make PD truly effective, and shows how leaders and teachers can stop wasting time and start creating lasting impact in classrooms.

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1. S6 E9 - From Wasted Hours to Real Impact: Research Findings About PD That Actually Works (00:00:00)

2. Welcome and Introduction (00:02:11)

3. Traditional PD Doesn't Work (00:03:39)

4. Seven Elements of Effective PD (00:05:19)

5. Applying Research to Practice (00:17:09)

6. Leading Learning Success Program (00:21:00)

7. Final Thoughts and Conclusion (00:23:24)