Establishing an initiative to transform the way in which schools encourage professional growth by moving from isolated training to training that reflects directly and
positively on classroom practice can be (in and of itself) a compelling incentive for faculty.
Not exact matches
Although there is some variation in how diverse stakeholders define the skills that are essential for new teachers, there is general consensus that educators should have excellent organizational skills; be able to plan comprehensive and thorough lessons; know how to
positively manage
classroom behavior; be capable of using diverse instructional strategies; and know how to check accurately for understanding and assess student learning
on a daily basis.17 Teachers should have the opportunity to
practice these basic skills before they are held solely responsible for student learning.
As educators, we must take responsibility for changing our
practices and mindsets so we can eliminate discipline disparities and
positively intervene to put students
on the path to be successful in the
classroom and beyond.