Teacher Professional Learning during the Global Pandemic
Five Critical Areas to Address
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https://doi.org/10.32674/jsard.v5iS2.2840Keywords:
accelerated learning, equity, health and safety, pandemic, teacher professional learning, socio-emotional health, technologyAbstract
The pandemic disrupted teacher professional learning (TPL). This essay discusses key areas to be addressed in the TPL organization in the fall. They include health and safety; accelerated learning; technology; socio-emotional health; and equity.
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