... innovative, developmentally appropriate approaches, and meaningful supervision that supports teacher learning is likely to either be non-existent or at least secondary in nature. Only by being active learners themselves do teachers really grow. Learning is the hallmark of a teacher's professional journey. Effective teachers do not merely direct their students' learning; rather, ... three major categories of behaviors that empower teachers: Support v/s creating a supportive environment for critique. This involves providing teachers with greater control and autonomy; encouraging and giving ...

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... redefine their personal values. Each individual learner is a powerful, valid source of knowledge and experience with a strong, meaningful voice. Each voice requires special attention, especially those that are often quieted. Together the unique learners recognize and evaluate the walls that separate people, discover new, active roles while participating collaboratively, and become aware of the limitations of one's own experience and perspectives, therefore, value ... ...

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