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Hill, Heather C.; Beisiegel, Mary; Jacob, Robin – Educational Researcher, 2013
Commentaries regarding appropriate methods for researching professional development have been a frequent topic in recent issues of "Educational Researcher" as well as other venues. In this article, the authors extend this discussion by observing that randomized trials of specific professional development programs have not enhanced our…
Descriptors: Faculty Development, Educational Policy, Educational Research, Program Evaluation
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Wayne, Andrew J.; Yoon, Kwang Suk; Zhu, Pei; Cronen, Stephanie; Garet, Michael S. – Educational Researcher, 2008
A strong base of research is needed to guide investments in teacher professional development (PD). This article considers the status of research on PD and articulates a particular direction for future work. Little is known about whether PD can have a positive impact on achievement when a program is delivered across a range of typical settings and…
Descriptors: Research Needs, Faculty Development, Program Effectiveness, Program Evaluation