If the teacher is solo, a review sheet is completed. Materials are available at the learning center in the professional development room. Practitioners come together to review classroom materials and evaluate them. Materials are identified and discussed. Peer Observation .
Teachers observe other teachers and share, discuss, and plan.
Teachers develop questions that they are interested in investigating inside and outside of the classroom. Teachers spend time researching the questions posed and meet to discuss the findings. Staff members establish small groups to develop worksheets and activities for classroom use. Staff members meet in small groups or individually to view professional development tapes and have discussion. The Gulf Coast Adult Education Professional Development Collaborative is a local effort to provide training across the cooperatives in the Gulf Coast area.