This document discusses the importance of professional development for teachers. It notes that professional development allows teachers to enhance their skills, reveal hidden competencies, and benefit their schools. The document then defines different types of professional development opportunities including lectures, team building activities, webinars, and online training programs. It concludes by stating that maintaining a regular schedule of professional development is important for educators as the field is always changing.

1. By: ROSALINA B. BUENDIA
June 22, 2013

3. “Who dares to teach
must never cease to learn”
~John Cotton Dana ~

4. It is only in giving our best that teachers
can possibly expect to bring out the
best in our students. Be the best
teacher you can be, and your rewards
will come to you in the form of young
hearts and young lives forever changed
because of your influence.

5.  They reveal hidden competency and capabilities.
 They enhance teachers' talents and skills.
 They give additional profit to the schools.
 They allow teachers to make more money.

6. Lectures => The programs are designed for the trained
professional, providing continuing education to keep skills
current and provide training on new initiatives.
Team Building => Activities intended to encourage teamwork.
Designed to encourage people to work cooperatively.

7. Webinar => A webinar is a shortened term that is a combination of the words
"web-based" and "seminar." A webinar can be a lecture, a presentation of some
kind, a workshop or an interactive meeting that is held on the Internet. By holding
meetings in a webinar format, participants can interact with each other even when
they may not be geographically close in proximity.
Online Training Program =>These programs can be completed at the
convenience of the educator, from the comfort of home.

8. It is very important to maintain a
regular schedule of
professional development for
educators, as this field is
always changing to meet the
needs of both students and
teachers.