When I was in 7th grade, my volleyball teacher made us create a PDP, although I'm sure that's not what she referred to it as. It was more like a journal when I was 13. She gave us a sheet, with template for us to write a goal to accomplish during the season and how we were going to get there. she gave us each our own folder to write in and return to her as often as we wished reflecting on the goal......or just whatever was on our mind at that time. :)
A professional development plan can help add structure and organization to an individual's future. It is an essential tool that can help a student, like myself, organize goals, and future plans, both short and long term. Overall, it should help a person excel, meet deadlines, and is ever-changing.
To start, I've created my own.
