The direction of teacher development can be described with the use of the novice-expert model. Developing teachers become more and more concerned about the effects of their behavior. Developing teachers attack increasingly complex classroom problems over time. Developing teachers are problem finders and problem solvers. Professional decision making, and therefore professional growth, occurs in the contexts of four major areas.
Teachers develop more accurate knowledge of self and of learners.
Teachers become increasingly expert with their disciplines. Developing teachers grow in their understanding of curriculum and instruction. Maturing teachers combine knowledge of self and learners, knowledge of subject matter, knowledge of pedagogy and knowledge of curriculum and instruction to make decisions about learning. EOE , All rights reserved.