Today I was able to be a part of a team that presented professional development to a group of teachers. I presented information regarding Formative Assessment. I developed a very formal presentation not knowing my audience but once, I had the opportunity to meet them and get to know what they desired in the form of PD, I quickly modified my presentation. That is not to say that I removed the content it is only to say that my audience had a much greater based of knowledge. I focused on making connections and ensuring that what I shared was relevant, practical and transferable. Several times it has been shared that "they have so little". What I found today is that they have a "great deal". Absent are the mimeos and projectors but present is the passion, desire, focus and commitment to teaching. I have learned a great deal from the people that I have meant and that contributions come in many shapes and sizes.
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