The continuing professional development of teachers and lead teachers

The projects described below focus on:

• The evidence-based approach initially developed in a Bi-national project with the UK.
  • An "Evidence-Based" Professional Development Program for Physics Teachers Focusing on Knowledge Integration
  • Evidence-Based Professional Development Program for middle school Science & Technology

References

Harrison, C., Hofstein, A., Eylon, B., & Simon, S. (2008). Evidence-based professional development of teachers in two countries. International Journal of Research in Science Education, 30, 577-591. 

The Rothschild-Weizmann Program for Excellence in Science Teaching. The program, funded by Caesaria-Rothschild Foundation targets excellent teachers interested to develop their professionalism through MSc studies, or participation in educational initiatives led by Weizmann Institute. 
 

• The "Teacher Communities Program for Physics Teachers". This program, funded by the Trump Foundation is into its third year. There are different formats including an online community.
  • Professional Development of Physics Teachers in Professional Learning Communities
  • An online community of physics teachers: A model for a professional development framework