ABINGTON, Pa. — Penn State Abington education majors joined 32 teachers from Philadelphia-area schools for a professional development day with a nationally known education consultant.
The teachers, who arrived on campus aboard a yellow school bus, collaborate with the Abington undergraduates, or pre-service teachers, throughout the workshop. They shared their advice and experiences with the students, who major in elementary and early childhood education.
Consultant and author Debbie Diller said it was the first time she conducted a training for teachers and undergraduates simultaneously.
“I think it’s a brilliant idea,” she said. “I love that people training to be teachers are able to dialogue with current teachers.”