Not exact matches
«In addition, to confirm the positive role of physical activity for patients with
PD, this study has
identified areas in which more research is
needed.
Some key issues
need to be addressed, such as
identifying the best antibody and platform to find tumours with increased expression of
PD - L1, and deciding which treatment approach to take.
At present, there is an urgent clinical
need to extend our understanding of
PD pathology, to develop novel disease - modifying therapies for
PD, and to
identify reliable
PD biomarkers to allow for earlier interventions.
Challenges: Teacher training /
PD and classroom resources will
need to be provided to enable effective and efficient implementation; Funding for relief teachers whilst teachers administer the test; Not addressing the flaws in the UK Phonics Screening Check / inaccurately tests students; Not providing funding / resources to support students
identified through the check as at risk; Additional workload for teachers including, impact on time to administer tests; Duplication of existing tests and / or additional testing burden; Stress or anxiety for students and parents; Some commented writing was a key element that
needs to be in the test.
Four
identified practices are part of the Providing individualized support component of Developing People: Keeping track of teachers» professional development (
PD)
needs, Being easily accessible, Providing backup for teachers for student discipline and with parents, Providing mentoring opportunities for new teachers.
Identifying teacher
needs prior to and during
PD through surveys, as well through classroom observations when possible, can add additional important perspectives to the
PD design.
Growth areas
identified in REACH evaluation results should be paired with suggested
PD opportunities that address the skills or knowledge
needing improvement.
By
identifying shifts in teachers»
PD preferences and
needs for technology integration
PD, stakeholders may recognize the importance of continually requesting teachers to
identify areas of
need and preference.
To improve the effectiveness of teachers» technology integration, Hixon and Buckenmeyer (2009) urged that
PD designers
identify which
PD approaches are appropriate for teachers at different stages of their development of technology integration and personalize
PD for their specific
needs (e.g., modeling for novice teachers).
In order to establish effective teacher
PD, the content and formats that make
PD programs effective to address teachers» professional learning
needs must be
identified (Cosmah & Saine, 2013; Ertmer & Ottenbreit - Leftwich, 2010; Lawless & Pellegrino, 2007).
• Create base professional development policies and procedures, making individual
PD program development easier to undertake • Simultaneously implement 4
PD programs for
identified areas, without a single hitch in any program implementation process • Plan, develop and implement
PD systems according to the core competencies and
identified issues of multiple tracks • Determine existing opportunities and conduct informal and formal
needs assessment programs for different tracks • Develop orientation plans by ensuring that all basic information is covered, including ethics and communication • Manage
PD resources such as purchasing equipment, maintaining accurate records and submitting balanced budgets • Ascertain compliance by staff members and community groups and ensure that all legal requirements are fulfilled
• Devised a system to determine minimum and maximum number of hours for professional development, which made the process 50 % more efficient than before •
Identified training delivery protocols which strengthened delivery methods for all employees who were part of the
PD program • Kept professional development programs dynamic and rigorous by conducting annual
needs assessment surveys and writing corresponding reports • Established learning objectives and goals for staff development sessions • Developed timelines and training outlines • Coached employees in developing their skills and improving job performance