Explaining the puzzling results in professional learning research

Explaining the puzzling results in professional learning research

Research shows professional learning can have positive effects on teachers but little effect on student learning. Why does this happen, and what can educators do about it? At a Glance Professional learning can have positive effects on teachers but still have little effect on student learning. Studies suggest many possible reasons for this disconnect, including lack of resources and support for implementation, failure to consider context, and te…