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New Jersey Professional Standards for Teachers

Standard Ten - Professional Development

Teachers shall participate as active, responsible members of the professional community, engaging in a wide range of reflective practices, pursuing opportunities to grow professionally and establishing collegial
relationships to enhance the teaching and learning process.

KNOWLEDGE Teachers know and understand:	DISPOSITIONS Teachers value and are committed to:	PERFORMANCES Teachers apply:
10.1 How education research and other methods of inquiry can be used as a means for continuous learning, self assessment and development.	10.2 Refining practices that address the needs of all students and the school community; 10.3 Professional reflection, assessment and learning as an ongoing process; and 10.4 Collaboration with colleagues to give and receive help.	10.5 Use reflective practice and the Professional Development Standards to set goals for their professional development plans; 10.6 Learn through professional education organizations; and 10.7 Make the entire school a productive learning climate through participation in collegial activities.

KNOWLEDGE
Teachers know and understand:

DISPOSITIONS
Teachers value and are committed to:

PERFORMANCES
Teachers apply:

10.1 How education research and other methods of inquiry can be used as a means for continuous learning, self assessment and development.

10.2 Refining practices that address the needs of all students and the school community;

10.3 Professional reflection, assessment and learning as an ongoing process; and

10.4 Collaboration with colleagues to give and receive help.

10.5 Use reflective practice and the Professional Development Standards to set goals for their professional development plans;

10.6 Learn through professional education organizations; and

10.7 Make the entire school a productive learning climate through participation in collegial activities.