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TOPIC 6: PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT - Coggle Diagram
TOPIC 6: PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
CONCEPT
refer to a wide variety of specializied training, formal education, or advanced professional learning intended to help administrators, teachers and other educators improve their professional knowledge, competence, skill and effectiveness.
Example of programmes
taught courses (e.g. DECE, BECE)
self study courses
ECE programmes
workshops on ECE
Continuing education
improve job performance
Professional growth plan
it is a document that outlines a professional's goals, strengths, weakness and an action plan for ahieving career objectives
importance of continuing professional development
it ensures you continues to be competent in your profession
it is an ongoing process
continuing learning and training assures a high level of expertise and enable the teachers to keep their professional skills and knowledge up-to-date
Methods to improve professionalism
improve punctuality
meet deadlines. always complete task, duties and submit work on time
pay attention to, and meet the goals and objectives set by the school
refrain and distance yourself from negativity and office gossip
volunteer for extra assignment and commitee work
engage and get involved in continuing education
Teachers responsibilities
teacher shall not intentionally expose the pupil to embarrasment or disparagement
teacher shall not use professional relationships with pupils for private advantages
the teacher shall respect the professional standing and opinions of colleagues and shall maintain relations with the highest standards of professional courtesy
teachers shall recognize their duty to manifest responsibility, individual iniiative and intergrity in their teaching and other professional actions within guidelines laid down for the profession
the teacher shall act within the community in a manner which enchance the prestige of the profession