According to Elena Aguilar, what is one of the most critical components of high-quality professional development (PD)?

A strong focus on building relationships and trust

How does high-quality PD, according to Aguilar, impact school culture?

It creates a culture of continuous learning and collaboration

In The PD Book, Aguilar emphasizes that transformative PD should:

Be teacher-centered, context-specific, and emotionally supportive

Why does Aguilar emphasize the habit “Build trust” in professional development?

Trust fosters vulnerability, openness, and authentic engagement

One of the 7 Habits Aguilar outlines is “Attend to the Adult Learner.” This habit highlights the importance of:

Designing PD based on adult learning theory and principles

What is a key outcome of high-quality, transformative professional development, according to The PD Book?

Empowered educators who feel ownership of their learning

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True or False: Studies show that recognition is more motivating than a raise for many employees.
True
False
2
According to Elena Aguilar, what is one of the most critical components of high-quality professional development (PD)?
Mandatory attendance policies
Frequent standardized testing
A strong focus on building relationships and trust
Strict adherence to pre-planned agendas
3
How does high-quality PD, according to Aguilar, impact school culture?
It increases administrative oversight
It standardizes teaching methods across classrooms
It creates a culture of continuous learning and collaboration
It encourages competition among teachers
4
In The PD Book, Aguilar emphasizes that transformative PD should:
Be evaluated based on student test scores
Follow a district-mandated script for consistency
Focus solely on academic outcomes
Be teacher-centered, context-specific, and emotionally supportive
5
Why does Aguilar emphasize the habit “Build trust” in professional development?
So teachers will complete required training
Trust makes it easier to implement pre-packaged programs
Because trust reduces the need for follow-up sessions
Trust fosters vulnerability, openness, and authentic engagement
6
One of the 7 Habits Aguilar outlines is “Attend to the Adult Learner.” This habit highlights the importance of:
Designing PD based on adult learning theory and principles
Using complex data sets to drive all PD decisions
Treating teachers like students to model classroom strategies
Prioritizing administrator goals over teacher needs
7
What is a key outcome of high-quality, transformative professional development, according to The PD Book?
Empowered educators who feel ownership of their learning
Increased compliance with school policies
Improved student test scores within one semester
Greater consistency in classroom decoration
8
Which snack is most likely to be voted “Best Desk Treat” in workplace surveys?
Popcorn
Chocolate
Granola Bars
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