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This example demonstrates a willingness to explore new methodologies and an appreciation for learning new resources. While reflecting on my choice for this example, I realized just how much knowledge and experience is available and accessible for teachers today. Never before has it been so easy to learn and discover exciting new ways to approach teaching, and knowing this gets me excited for what’s around the corner. Also, these new resources are becoming easier to learn and navigate. For example, Classcraft has tutorial videos for every part of the site and starts you creating your first class with helpful tips and easy-to-follow instructions. Really, there's no reason to avoid career-long learning with the amount of beginner-friendly content that is available online.
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TRB Standard 7 is about professional and personal growth within a teaching framework, and this experience perfectly mirrors that sentiment. My objective for that year in Japan was to learn, grow, and develop a better understanding of what it means to be a good teacher. Placing myself within a different, and ultimately uncomfortable, environment was done deliberately so as to broaden my personal education and catalyze the vast and varied lessons I would learn. This demonstrates a commitment to professional growth and the refinement of personal philosophies as stated in this Standard. |
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