Common use of Professional Development Program Clause in Contracts

Professional Development Program. (Short and Long Term Sabbatical Leave) Professional Development is defined as those systematic, planned activities that promote changes in knowledge, techniques, and attitudes, which improve the effectiveness of all professionals in their roles. Although curriculum development and individual professional development are not mutually exclusive, this Program focuses on programs oriented to the growth of the individual. The following are goals of such an individual oriented program. • To Expand Knowledge In one’s own field, to keep abreast of new developments and to contribute to knowledge; in general, to extend one’s liberal education and cultural activities. • To Improve Techniques and Skills To experiment with new approaches to the teaching and learning process and to evaluate them through study, observation, and consultation; through increased self understanding, to become more sensitive to and build empathy with students, parents, and colleagues in all individual relationships. • To Promote Self-Renewal Through inquiry and creativity, to explore and realize one’s full capacities; through new experiences, to become open to change. • To Increase Commitment to and Contribution toward the Profession To enhance the stature of the profession through encouragement of scholarly and creative pursuits; to encourage initiative in and contributions to professional development through sharing in the planning, operation, and evaluation of a local program.

Professional Development Program. (Short and Long Term Sabbatical Leave) Professional Development is defined as those systematic, planned activities that promote changes in knowledge, techniques, and attitudes, which improve the effectiveness of all professionals in their roles. Although curriculum development and individual professional development are not mutually exclusive, this Program focuses on programs oriented to the growth of the individual. The following are goals of such an individual oriented program. •  To Expand Knowledge In one’s own field, to keep abreast of new developments and to contribute to knowledge; in general, to extend one’s liberal education and cultural activities. •  To Improve Techniques and Skills To experiment with new approaches to the teaching and learning process and to evaluate them through study, observation, and consultation; through increased self understanding, to become more sensitive to and build empathy with students, parents, and colleagues in all individual relationships. •  To Promote Self-Renewal Through inquiry and creativity, to explore and realize one’s full capacities; through new experiences, to become open to change. •  To Increase Commitment to and Contribution toward the Profession To enhance the stature of the profession through encouragement of scholarly and creative pursuits; to encourage initiative in and contributions to professional development through sharing in the planning, operation, and evaluation of a local program.

Professional Development Program. (Short and Long Term Sabbatical Leave) Professional Development is defined as those systematic, planned activities that promote changes in knowledge, techniques, and attitudes, which improve the effectiveness of all professionals in their roles. Although curriculum development and individual professional development are not mutually exclusive, this Program focuses on programs oriented to the growth of the individual. The following are goals of such an individual oriented program. • To Expand Knowledge In one’s own field, to keep abreast of new developments and to contribute to knowledge; in general, to extend one’s liberal education and cultural activities. • To Improve Techniques and Skills To experiment with new approaches to the teaching and learning process and to evaluate them through study, observation, and consultation; through increased self self- understanding, to become more sensitive to and build empathy with students, parents, and colleagues in all individual relationships. • To Promote Self-Renewal Through inquiry and creativity, to explore and realize one’s full capacities; through new experiences, to become open to change. • To Increase Commitment to and Contribution toward the Profession To enhance the stature of the profession through encouragement of scholarly and creative pursuits; to encourage initiative in and contributions to professional development through sharing in the planning, operation, and evaluation of a local program.

Professional Development Program. (Short and Long Term Sabbatical Leave) Professional Development is defined as those systematic, planned activities that promote changes in knowledge, techniques, and attitudes, which improve the effectiveness of all professionals in their roles. Although curriculum development and individual professional development are not mutually exclusive, this Program focuses on programs oriented to the growth of the individual. The following are goals of such an individual oriented program. •  To Expand Knowledge In one’s own field, to keep abreast of new developments and to contribute to knowledge; in general, to extend one’s liberal education and cultural activities. •  To Improve Techniques and Skills To experiment with new approaches to the teaching and learning process and to evaluate them through study, observation, and consultation; through increased self self- understanding, to become more sensitive to and build empathy with students, parents, and colleagues in all individual relationships. •  To Promote Self-Renewal Through inquiry and creativity, to explore and realize one’s full capacities; through new experiences, to become open to change. •  To Increase Commitment to and Contribution toward the Profession To enhance the stature of the profession through encouragement of scholarly and creative pursuits; to encourage initiative in and contributions to professional development through sharing in the planning, operation, and evaluation of a local program.