They take into consideration both the cultural contexts that affect the applications of the principles, and the moral and ethical implications and issues surrounding a teaching experience. It asks the MITer to make connections with who they are and what they believe with how they interact with peers and teach students. Practicing PL means that the MIT candidate identifies a guiding vision and intentionally crafts a life in alignment with that vision. Teachers who have a vision of the expected teaching and learning outcomes are purposeful in their instruction, they feel confident, and rely on the course they have set for both themselves and their students. In other words, they are empowered by their vision as they daily move toward their goal.
Teachers are members of a learning community.
Relationships are developed with students, families, colleagues, school administrators, and other members of the community. All of these groups contribute to the teacher's effectiveness. Teachers are also learners. To enjoy this profession for many years means that teachers must continue to be renewed. One of the best ways for this to occur is if teachers consider themselves as learners.