Commitment to Professional Development
As a commitment to the profession of teaching, I plan to maintain the responsibilities of an academic professional by following the laws, policies, and ethical values. I will be a fully dedicated teaching professional who invests my time and knowledge to my students. I plan to improve my professional development through seminars and volunteer work. Overall, my commitment to professional development is to become a life-long learner and a firm believer that all students can learn if given the opportunities necessary for a positive learning environment.
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One of the most satisfying professional developments I have participated in was my volunteer work with Mary C. Snow. Each week, I would create activities for the students in the after-school program. For example, the fourth and fifth graders in the program developed a time capsule. In the capsule, students included a biography and pictures. The students decided when they would open their time capsule. The purpose of the time capsule was to show the growth of the student within a given time period.
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To show commitment to professional development, I believe it is important to attend science seminars. These seminars continually expand my knowledge about real world problems and scientific advancements, which can then be taught to my students. I attended a fascinating seminar about acid salt lakes and how these lakes can describe the formation and existence of life on Mars. As a future educator, I believe students should be aware of scientific research and how this research affects people on a local and global scale.
The following is a list of PDU''s that have been completed through the Education Program at WVSU:
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CATEGORY 1: Long-Term Professional Activities and Self-directed Learning
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CATEGORY 2: Short-Term Professional Activities
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CATEGORY 3: Other Events