Contemporary Issues in Education
you are asked to reflect upon and provide examples of your Commitment to Professional growth. The professional educator disposition commitment includes:
Responds appropriately to supervision
Accepts constructive criticism and suggestions
Uses suggestions to improve skills and understanding
Strives to achieve competence and integrity
Reflects on/evaluates strengths and areas for improvement
Displays interest and curiosity in the learning process
Values life-long learning
Self-directed learner
Drawing from your previous professional experience, discuss specific examples where you have demonstrated these qualities.
In thinking of the career pathways that might open for you once you have completed a graduate degree in education, how important will commitment to professional growth be? Do you have a plan for further formal studies or less formal continuing education? Why is it so important that educators be life-long learners?
