1. Chapter 9 Transforming Professional Practice
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Chapter 9 Transforming Professional Practice
EVALUATING TEACHING PERFORMANCE

2. Focus Questions
What approaches to professional growth are most likely to benefit a novice teacher in becoming an expert?
As a member of the profession, to what extent can an individual classroom teacher participate in transforming the community of professional practice?
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3. Participating in a Community of Practice
Teacher study groups
Lesson study
Teacher networks (including online)
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4. Monitoring Personal Professional Growth
Content knowledge
Pedagogical content knowledge
Self-knowledge
Knowledge of students
Interacting with students
Rethinking the curriculum
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5. Personal Approaches to Improving Teaching Practices
Working with a mentor
Observing expert practice
Creating an informal teacher support group
Participating in school district professional development
Attending professional conferences
Enrolling in university courses
Becoming a published teacher scholar
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