professionalism and professional development
The field of education is constantly changing and progressing, and educators have a professional responsibility to obtain an understanding of new developments. An open and flexible perspective with a willingness to try new things is paramount to be a thriving member of this ever-changing career. Changes occur in federal, state, and local policies as well as in curricula. Becoming a member of professional organizations that support literacy instruction is one resource for professional development. Collaborating with colleagues and other educators to learn from one another and provide each other with feedback is a crucial piece to furthering knowledge.
A second responsibility educators have is to conduct themselves as professionals on a daily basis. This means maintaining a positive disposition related to teaching literacy, being respectful of students, families, and colleagues, and working under the philosophy that all students can learn.
A second responsibility educators have is to conduct themselves as professionals on a daily basis. This means maintaining a positive disposition related to teaching literacy, being respectful of students, families, and colleagues, and working under the philosophy that all students can learn.