Teacher Development Also Grows Through Shared Experiences

Teacher Development Also Grows Through Shared Experiences

Professional growth doesn’t have to be a lonely journey. Discover how sharing experiences and supporting one another can enrich the work of teaching.

A conversation with a colleague can reveal a solution you might not have thought of while planning on your own, and planning together creates space to exchange ideas. When teachers share what they’re trying and learning, they can broaden one another’s perspectives on teaching and on what’s possible. This blog offers inspiration for making collaboration, peer feedback, and small group activities part of professional growth—without turning them into yet another obligation.

Interested in this topic? Read more: Feeling exhausted from teaching? You may need more than just a vacation to restore your teaching enthusiasm. Want to find out where you stand personally? Take a short test at the end of the page and gain a better understanding.

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Imagine you have received an unexpected day off. What will you do first?

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You are on vacation, but after a few days you start to get bored. What does that mean for you?

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What place does your mind envision when I say the word "peace"?

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How do you react when someone around you says they need a break?

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When you have a moment to yourself, what do you think about the most?

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If you could "vanish" for a week, without consequences or questions – what would you do?

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What feeling does the word "responsibility" evoke in you?

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If someone tells you that "turning off is a luxury," what do you think?

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What type of "escape" is closest to you when things get overwhelming?

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Imagine that someone surprises you by arranging a whole week off for you. What resonates with you?

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Do you feel like you need a vacation? Maybe you miss more than just rest.

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