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Literature Review: Domain F

National University

Nicole Castillo

In partial fulfillment of the requirements for

TED 690 - Capstone Course

Professor Weintraub
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Abstract

In this paper, I will review the article Why Is Teacher Development Important?: Because

Students Deserve the Best from Edutopia. The article discusses how Induction and other ongoing

Professional Development programs can help to create better teachers and the benefits that

students see. I will discuss how this article ties in to Domain F from the California Teaching

Performance Expectations.
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Literature Review: Domain F

Domain F, of the California Teaching Performance Standards, is “Developing as a

Professional Educator” (Commission on Teacher Credentialing, 2016, pg. 17). Professional

Development is a resource that is available to teachers to develop their skills in order to become

better assets in the classroom. Not only does it benefit the teachers themselves, but the students

in a classroom with a well educator teacher reap the benefits as well. According to the article,

“research shows that an inspiring and informed teacher is the most important school-related

factor influencing student achievement, so it is critical to pay close attention to how we train and

support both new and experienced educators” (Edutopia, 2008). Through programs like

Induction, and ongoing Professional Development, teachers can stay informed with best

practices and help to make instruction more effective for their students.

Induction

Induction is one example of professional development that new teachers get. Induction

takes place during the first two years of a teacher’s career, while they are transitioning their

credential to a Clear Credential. They work alongside a veteran teacher, to strengthen their skills

and provide support when needed. According to the article, “great induction programs create

opportunities for novice teachers to learn from best practices and analyze and reflect on their

teaching” (Edutopia, 2008). This pairs well with Domain F, and specifically TPE 13:

Professional Growth. TPE 13 states that candidates should “use reflection and feedback to

formulate and prioritize goals for increasing their subject matter knowledge and teaching

effectiveness” (Commission on Teacher Credentialing, 2016, pg. 17). This is precisely the

purpose of an Induction program. With a veteran teacher, there is a platform for reflection and
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feedback to occur in order for the new teacher to focus on the practices that need attention.

While Induction is a great first step for teachers, it is important that they continue this quest

towards educating themselves for as long as they are in the profession.

Ongoing Professional Development

There should never be a time of complacency for teachers, as their job is always

changing. Each year, a different set of students enter the classroom with a different set of needs.

This is why it is important that the professional development process is ongoing. According to

Edutopia, “ongoing professional development keeps teachers up-to-date on new research on how

children learn, emerging technology tools for the classroom, new curriculum resources, and

more” (Edutopia, 2008). Investing in professional development corresponds with TPE 13:

Professional Growth, and therefore supports Domain F of the California Teaching Performance

Expectations. Planning for Professional Development is a crucial part of teaching, and can be

done using a five year plan to look forward on areas of development, and can be adjusted to meet

immediate needs as desired.

Conclusion

The skills that you learn in your credential program, and even in Induction, are not

enough to carry you throughout your career as an educator. As stated in the article, “the best

professional development is ongoing, experiential, [and] collaborative” (Edutopia, 2008). It is

important to always continue learning in order to best honor the needs of your students. Doing

so supports Domain F and the need for teachers to participate in Professional Growth as a

California Teaching Performance Expectation.

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References

Commission on Teacher Credentialing. (2016, June). California teaching performance

expectations. Retrieved April 12, 2019, from https://www.ctc.ca.gov/docs/default-source/

educator-prep/standards/adopted-tpes-2013.pdf

Edutopia. (2008, March 16). Why Is Teacher Development Important?: Because Students

Deserve the Best. Retrieved April 21, 2019, from https://www.edutopia.org/teacher-

development-introduction