Evaluating professional development resources: selection and development criteria

Corporate Name: PRO-NET 2000

Publisher: American Institutes for Research

Published At: Washington, DC

Date Published: 2003

Distributor: American Institutes for Research, Pelavin Research Center

Source Address: 1000 Thomas Jefferson Street, NW

Source City/State/Zip: Washington DC 20007-3835

Phone: 202-342-5000

Material Type: Guide

Intended Audience: Mentor/Teacher/Trainer

Physical Media: Print

Physical Description: 26 p

Subjects: Adult Education; Professional Development; Quality Control

Abstract:
This paper is designed to help practitioners assess the quality of resources and materials used in professional development for instructors and administrators and to provide guidelines for the development of quality resources. Criteria includes appropriateness of content, design and delivery, quality of research base, and ease of adoption/adaption.

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