scholarly journals Seeing With New Eyes: My Professional Development Expedition as an Engineer

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 58-66
Author(s):  
Ir. Dr. Zaki Yamani Zakaria

Decision to be an engineer can be affected by hundreds of reasons. After a person successfully becomes an engineer, the next challenge is to pursue with engineering professional development, which is another context in the continuous learning process. I look through the lens of narrative inquiry and self-study to revisit my experiences in various professional developments such as research, design, communication, teamwork, critical thinking, problem solving and others. Looking back more than three decades ago, I discovered the important turning point where I decided to be a chemical engineer. It was from that point of time; I gradually develop my engineering identity which is very crucial to the establishment of an indispensable engineer mind-set and character. Formal and informal education before, during and after university era combined as a meaningful chemical engineering roller coaster expedition. The excitement of learning new knowledge and gaining unique experience everyday resulted to the build-up of a matured chemical engineer. After a while, the process gracefully transformed from personally gaining to the integration of continuous learning and sharing, to benefit likeminded chemical engineering community. By showing this personal journey, I hope to enlighten the progression of professional development of an engineer.

2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (9) ◽  
Author(s):  
Viktoriia V. Sydorenko ◽  
Alla B. Popova ◽  
Nataliia L. Rehesha ◽  
Oksana O. Sinenko ◽  
Olha I. Trynko

The article thoroughly describes the competency-oriented models of professional self-improvement and self-realization of teachers in terms of sustainable development. The educational and methodical support of professional development of teachers for lifelong learning through formal, non-formal and informal education according to innovative competence-oriented models of professional development has been developed and experimentally tested. The results of the study can be used in the process of modernization of the national education system, in particular in the activities of educational and methodological centers of vocational education in the development of curricula, educational programs, qualification requirements for professional activities of teachers, innovative teaching and methodological support.


Author(s):  
Füsun Şahin ◽  
Dominic Mentor

This chapter focuses on using mobile assessment (m-assessment) for teaching and learning in formal and informal education settings. M-assessment has been helpful in making traditional classrooms more interactive and support the individual and class cognitive wealth. Unique affordances of m-assessment can also extend its benefits to digital classrooms, informal and formal learning settings, professional development settings, and other places where learning happens. M-assessment has increased accessibility to assessment, making it available anywhere, anytime, and to anyone.


Pythagoras ◽  
2004 ◽  
Vol 0 (59) ◽  
Author(s):  
Denise S. Mewborn ◽  
Patricia D. Huberty

Teaching is a profession in which one must continue to learn because there is no one right way to teach, and one does not “master” teaching. Students change, curricula change, and schools change; thus there is always a need to grow as teachers. Heaton (1994, 2000), an experienced teacher who engaged in a year-long self-study as she tried to change her teaching practice to be consistent with current calls for reform, characterized teaching as “inherently under construction … and continuous invention” (p. 341).


2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 343
Author(s):  
Alfredo BAUTISTA ◽  
Rosario ORTEGA-RUIZ

RESUMEN: En la actualidad, numerosas naciones en el mundo se encuentran embarcadas en profundas reformas de sus sistemas educativos. Existe un acuerdo generalizado entre políticos educativos, académicos y educadores en que una de las claves para el éxito de dichas reformas es fomentar el desarrollo profesional docente (DPD). Cada año, los gobiernos invierten cantidades astronómicas de dinero en el aprendizaje continuo de los profesores. Sin embargo, la literatura indica que buena parte del DPD ofrecido a los profesores es ineficaz, teniendo un efecto reducido o incluso nulo sobre sus prácticas y/o sobre el aprendizaje de los alumnos. Este monográfico describe las perspectivas y enfoques de DPD en cinco naciones altamente comprometidas con la investigación y/o la práctica en este campo. Conocer cómo el DPD se estructura en tales naciones puede ayudar a otras a diseñar oportunidades de aprendizaje más favorables para sus profesores. El artículo de Estados Unidos ofrece un marco general respecto a las características del DPD de alta calidad y ofrece ejemplos de recientes iniciativas eficaces. Los cuatro artículos siguientes describen los modelos de DPD en Australia, Hong Kong, Finlandia y Singapur, algunos de los países con sistemas educativos más exitosos. Dado que el aprendizaje continuo del profesorado se considera una prioridad, estas naciones han desarrollado sólidas infraestructuras de DPD para responder a las necesidades e intereses de los profesores. El monográfico concluye con una contribución de España, el país donde se edita la revista Psychology, Society and Education. La autora discute los cinco artículos anteriores y reflexiona sobre cómo las ideas presentadas podrían mejorar el DPD ofrecido actualmente a los profesores de otras naciones, en particular de España.Teacher Professional Development: International Perspectives and ApproachesABSTRACT: Nations around the world are currently embarked in deep reforms of their education systems. There is widespread agreement among policymakers, scholars, and educators that one of the keys for success during these reforms is promoting the professional development (PD) of in-service teachers. Every year, governments invest astronomical amounts of money on teacher continuous learning. However, the literature shows that much of the PD offered to teachers is inefficient, having small or no effect on teaching practices and/or student learning. This monograph describes the perspectives and approaches to teacher PD of five nations heavily committed to research and/or practice in this field. Understanding how PD is structured in these nations may guide others in designing more favorable learning opportunities for their teachers. The article from United States provides a general framework regarding the features of high-quality PD and offers examples of recent effective initiatives. The four following articles describe the PD models of Australia, Hong Kong, Finland, and Singapore, among the highest-achievers in education presently. Because teacher continuous learning is a high priority in these nations, strong infrastructures for high-quality PD have been built to meet teachers’ needs and interests. The monograph closes with a contribution from Spain, the country where the journal Psychology, Society and Education is edited. The author discusses the five prior articles and reflects on how the ideas presented could improve the PD currently offered to teachers in other nations, particularly Spain.


2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 192-217
Author(s):  
Jasmine Ali ◽  
Kerry Boileau ◽  
Miranda Haskett ◽  
Shani Kipang ◽  
Denysha Marksman-Phillpotts ◽  
...  

This study offers a preliminary investigation into a simulation-based, service-user-involved teaching model within a post-secondary child and youth care program. Using the method of collaborative self-study, this research draws on the diverse perspectives of six co-researchers, documenting our experience of this model through the lenses of student, professor, youth trainer, and facilitator. This study uses praxis (the cycle of action and reflection) and dialogic learning (learning through dialogue) to unpack personal and professional questions of expertise, participation, professional development, and anti-oppressive practice.


Author(s):  
Nancy P. Gallavan

Gallavan’s Critical Components and Multiple Contexts of Self Assessment Model provides the structure for monitoring one’s instructional efficacy coupled with guidelines for monitoring growth and pursuing appropriate professional development. Through the action research methodology of self study, the author conducted an extensive self assessment of her self efficacy as a seasoned teacher educator (one of many old dogs) analyzing her change processes as she expanded her repertoire to include online instruction (the new tricks). Reporting her findings based on the author’s emerging MIND over Matter framework, the outcomes of this study provide useful implications for the author and all instructors engaged in both face-to-face and online instruction.


This chapter provides direction for future learning endeavors that inform teacher practice. It provides leaders with suggestions for professional development including the understanding of layers present in collaboration, such as the development of trust and respect that leads to a collective responsibility. Teachers valued this cycle of learning resulting in time for continuous learning. This cycle, referred to as the Cycle of Continuous Improvement, will be elaborated on as it pertains to professional development. Additionally, social media as a form of professional learning is examined. Suggestions for self-directed investigation and application are provided.


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