Competent teachers take lifelong learning seriously. Educators should continue to read books and take classes for professional growth.
True educators are teaching professionals who continue to learn more about their subjects and the art of pedagogy throughout their careers. Teachers who take serious interest in student learning continue to learn so that they are always at the top of their game.
Professional Development for Better Classroom Management
When Johnny misbehaves in class, do you go beyond the consequence to try to solve the problem? Do you have a "bag of tricks" to help him to make more appropriate choices so that he can continue his learning without distracting his classmates?
Do you know how to differentiate instruction so that your most able learners are challenged even while you remediate for students who needs more help?
Are you doing the same old lessons, or do you add to your class notes and lesson plans each year? What new knowledge do you bring to your subject?
Choose from any number of growth opportunities so that you have a wider array of strategies to help you manage your classroom:
- Read professional guides
- Enroll in continuing education courses
- Attend workshops
- Join a professional organization
- Listen to a motivational speaker
- Listen to books on tape during your morning or afternoon commute
- Organize your good ideas for a presentation at a teaching conference
- Learn the local, state and federal laws that govern your profession
Students want to be inspired. Be a role model for lifelong learning by continuing your own professional education.
