Professional Growth Plan: Increasing Engagement through Problem Based Learning

Objective: To create a culture of engagement in an online learning community for the Student Senate class.

Action Steps:

1. Review and Generate a Constitution and Bylaws:
   • Conduct a thorough review of the existing constitution and bylaws of the student leadership group.
   • Identify areas that need improvement or updating to align with the online learning community.
   • Collaborate with students to generate a revised constitution and bylaws that reflect the needs and goals of the online learning community.
   • Seek feedback from the online learning community members and make necessary revisions.
2. Implement a Service Learning Project and/or Community Outreach:
   • Identify local community organizations or causes that align with the goals of the Student Senate class.
   • Collaborate with students to select a service learning project or community outreach initiative.
   • Develop a detailed plan for executing the project, including timelines, roles, and responsibilities.
   • Engage the online learning community in the project by promoting participation and providing opportunities for involvement.
   • Reflect on the impact of the project and share the outcomes with the online learning community.
3. Effective Fundraising:
   • Research and identify fundraising opportunities that are suitable for an online learning community.
   • Collaborate with students to select fundraising initiatives that align with the goals of the Student Senate class.
   • Develop a comprehensive fundraising plan, including strategies for online promotion, donor engagement, and tracking progress.
   • Engage the online learning community in fundraising efforts by providing incentives, recognition, and regular updates on progress.
   • Evaluate the effectiveness of the fundraising initiatives and make adjustments as needed.
4. Engage in Leadership Training Activities throughout the Year:
   • Identify leadership training programs, workshops, or conferences that are relevant to the goals of the Student Senate class.
   • Collaborate with students to select leadership training activities that align with their interests and needs.
   • Develop a schedule for participating in leadership training activities throughout the year.
   • Encourage students to reflect on their learning and apply it to their roles within the online learning community.
   • Provide opportunities for students to share their leadership experiences and insights with the online learning community.

Evaluation and Reflection:

• Regularly assess the level of engagement within the online learning community through surveys, feedback sessions, and data analysis.
• Reflect on the effectiveness of each action step and make adjustments as necessary.
• Celebrate successes and acknowledge areas for improvement.
• Continuously seek feedback from students, parents, and other stakeholders to ensure the growth plan remains relevant and impactful.

By following this professional growth plan, the Student Senate class will be able to create a culture of engagement in the online learning community, fostering active participation, collaboration, and leadership development among its members.