Being a Teacher: Professional Challenges and Choices. Section Seven | Making a difference. What essential qualities do teachers (and schools) need in order to make a difference. This section provides a platform for teacher agency and reflective practice.
When you have completed this section, you should be able to:
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demonstrate a significantly richer understanding of the term professionalism in relation to teaching;
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recognize the value of adopting a reflective approach to your teaching in collaboration with colleagues;
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practise systematic reflective practice in your teaching; and
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appreciate the significance of agency and the scope that it creates for teachers in education.
Creators
Mike Adendorff, Mark Mason, Maropeng Modiba, Lynette Faragher, Zandile Kunene, John Gultig
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South African Institute for Distance Education
Mike Adendorff, Mark Mason, Maropeng Modiba, Lynette Faragher, Zandile Kunene, John Gultig