Reflecting on the values of national certification, Van Fossen and Hall said they think it is important for teachers to continually learn and improve. I meet these standards, and I m involved in the community. I m ready. I can do this. Hall added that ongoing changes in the world and student behavior in the classroom were factors.
Every class is different as are the needs of individual students within the class.
What works one hour doesn t always work the next hour with another class. We have to teach ourselves new ways to teach every day. We must be learners along with our students. Hall and Van Fossen said another advantage of going through the certification process was getting to work with other teachers who want to expand their knowledge. The two of them coincidentally met at a local copy store while preparing materials for their certification process and have become good friends.