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Professional Learning
Six Steps to Master Teaching: Becoming a Reflective Practitioner
Growth is an ongoing responsibility
By Margaret Regan
The Need for Mentors
1) Understand Your Reasons for Teaching
2) Cultivate Ethical Behavior in Your Students and Yourself
3) Pool Both Patience and Perseverance
4) Design Curriculum That Works
5) Perfect Instructional Practices and Assessment Skills
6) Connect Positively to the Whole-School Culture

Content: Six Steps to Master Teaching: Becoming a Reflective Practitioner | Edutopia
Professional Learning
Six Steps to Master Teaching: Becoming a Reflective Practitioner
Growth is an ongoing responsibility
By Margaret Regan
January 10, 2012
Becoming a master teacher takes continuous effort. To avoid the loss of enthusiasm or static practice, teachers need to focus on their own professional development. Notably, the single most significant indicator of student success is an excellent teacher; nevertheless, no one can be professionally developed without his or her consent. To remain vitalized, teachers need to spend time outside the classroom with other dedicated individuals. The educational mandates from state, federal and local legislators are not targeted at improving teaching and learning. Although many are well-intentioned initiatives to assist school success, they are not sufficient for improving teaching excellence throughout an entire professional career. The Need for Mentors
Over the course of a lifetime, master teachers are continuously improving their craft, listening to their students, re-tailoring lessons and finding the gaps in instructional practices.