They are knowledgeable about the growth and development of the mind and keep abreast of the latest brain research. Create the classroom as a learning community. Teachers promote active, not passive learning. They develop self-efficacy in students and honor student voice. Teachers make students their prime partners, involving students in planning and teaching.
Teachers encourage students to help each other.
They create environments where physical and emotional safety is assured. Commit to life long learning. Teachers help students learn how to learn and teachers model their own commitment to life long learning. They participate in opportunities for professional development and maintain membership in and participate in the activities of professional organizations. Teachers seek to work collaboratively with other teachers and maintain fluency with multiple best practices.