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Have you ever heard your principal or supervisor utter the words 'professional
development,' and all of a sudden your eyes glazed over? Were you thinking,
'What can someone possibly do to entertain me for half a day (or maybe a
whole day or two or three) that will actually help me to grow as a teacher?'
Have you really sat down and given any real thought to what it is you hope to
accomplish and develop as a professional?
If you answered 'yes' to the first two questions in the last paragraph, this
lesson is probably for you. Here, we will define some long-term goals for
professional development and discuss ways of working to attain those goals.
FULL ANSWER
The teacher sets the tone in the classroom. She is responsible for
creating an environment that allows students to learn and grow.