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**﻿ ** Standard 9 Teachers are able to evaluate themselves. The teacher is a reflective practitioner who continually evaluates the effects of his or her choices and actions on pupils, parents, professionals in the learning community and others and who actively seeks out opportunities to grow professionally.

Evidence:  Rationale: During the course EDT 672, we created an online/hybrid course. At each point in the process, we reflected on the process or step. While this was not a lesson taught, it is an example of how being a reflective educator can be an assest in a variety of ways. I find this process vitally important; however, it is often not done due to time constraints it is often overlooked or neglected. Being a reflective practioner makes me a better teacher which ultimately increases student achievement.

KSD:

9.K.1 The teacher understands methods of inquiry that provide him/her with a variety of self-assessment and problem-solving strategies for reflecting on his/her practice, its influences on students’ growth and learning, and the complex interactions between them. //I agree that if I am to improve my craft; I have to be able to analyze what worked and what needs attention and taking it further by implementing change importance of being able to reflect on your own teaching as it relates to student achievement. //

9.S.3 The teacher seeks out professional literature, and other resources to support his/her own development as a learner and a teacher. //I continually seek current literature and resources to help me grow professionally. I believe that as long as I continue to learn; I can be an effective teacher and impact the lives of the students I teach //.

9.D.5 The teacher recognizes his/her professional responsibility for engaging in and supporting appropriate professional practices for self and colleagues. //Professional growth is a lot like the intrinsic reward. I see the value and worth in continuing to grow professionally; however, some educators do not share this idea. This is when it is important to lead by example and eventually others will see the importance and jump on board. //