9.
Reflection and Professional Development
The teacher is a reflective practitioner who continually evaluates the effects of his/her choices and actions on others (students, parents, and other professionals in the learning community) and who actively seeks out opportunities to grow professionally.
Knowledge
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The teacher understands methods of inquiry that provide
him/her with a variety of self-assessment and problem-solving strategies for
reflecting on his/her practice, its influences on students' growth and
learning, and the complex interactions between them. |
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The teacher is aware of major areas of research on
teaching and of resources available for professional learning (e.g.
professional literature, colleagues, professional associations, professional
development activities). |
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Dispositions
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The teacher values critical thinking and self-directed
learning as habits of mind. |
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The teacher is committed to reflection, assessment, and
learning as an ongoing process. |
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The teacher is willing to give and receive help. |
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The teacher is committed to seeking out, developing, and
continually refining practices that address the individual needs of students. |
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The teacher recognizes his/her professional responsibility
for engaging in and supporting appropriate professional practices for self
and colleagues. |
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Performances
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The teacher uses classroom observation, information about
students, and research as sources for evaluating the outcomes of teaching and
learning and as a basis for experimenting with, reflecting on, and revising
practice. |
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The teacher seeks out professional literature, colleagues,
and other resources to support his/her own development as a learner and a
teacher. |
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The teacher draws upon professional colleagues within the
school and other professional arenas as supports for reflection,
problem-solving and new ideas, actively sharing experiences and seeking and
giving feedback. |
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