{"id":331,"date":"2015-08-27T16:25:40","date_gmt":"2015-08-27T20:25:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/horizon-research.com\/aim\/?page_id=331"},"modified":"2015-08-31T11:53:20","modified_gmt":"2015-08-31T15:53:20","slug":"tips-for-implementing-the-pd","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/horizon-research.com\/aim\/force-and-motion\/professional-development-resources\/tips-for-implementing-the-pd\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Implementing the PD"},"content":{"rendered":"

As described in the AIM PD Principles and Design<\/a><\/span> section, the guided-inquiry pedagogical structure of the PD depends on participants taking responsibility for constructing ideas in collaboration with their peers. Encouraging learner contributions is facilitated by establishing a \u201csafe\u201d place where participants can express ideas and take intellectual risks with the confidence that their contributions are valued as a part of the idea-building process. There are certain behaviors for both leaders and learners that should be introduced and modeled by the facilitator. These behaviors and further discussion of the PD environment are found in section 4 of the\u00a0Pedagogical Principles and Content Overview<\/a><\/span>\u00a0(PP&CO). An introductory presentation<\/a><\/span>\u00a0can be used to establish expectations for professionalism at the outset of the program.<\/p>\n

More detailed information intended to enhance preparation for leading teachers in PD is also provided in section 4 of the PP&CO.\u00a0 Specific topics addressed include:<\/p>\n