EMILY DUPNICK

The ability of teachers to be active contributors to professional communities that collaborate to improve teaching and student achievement by developing shared ethics, standards, and research-based practices.

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This principle is demonstrated by the ability to:

• articulate the ethical principles guiding professional conduct

• demonstrate and document standards-based practice in the classroom

• stay current in terms of research on pedagogy and content areas

• participate in professional organizations and resource networks beyond the school

• dialogue with colleagues about issues that are complex and difficult

• give presentations for other professionals

• initiate activities such as teacher research, study groups, and coaching to improve the teaching and learning of a school community

• promote positive attitudes

• facilitate decision making

• operate on democratic principles

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Evidence #1: Kathy Collins Writing Workshop

 

Professional development events are often thought of as long and boring, yet the writing workshop event I attended a few months ago was extremely engaging and informative. Kathy Collins presented useful and practical strategies for teachers to implement into their classrooms to help their students develop as writers. I really enjoyed attending this workshop, and I will use the strategies I learned in my future classroom. Please read through my report of the event for more details.

 

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Evidence #2: Professional Organizations

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In the future, I plan to join one or more professional organizations to further develop my teaching skills and stay up-to-date on current research and teaching practices. The two organizations that I am most interested in joining are TESOL International Association and National Council for Teachers of English (NCTE).

 

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