week 5

In this last week of EDU/301, the focus is on the teacher as a professional with emphasis on professional development and collaborative practices.

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words: 

• Which professional organizations, such as NEA, AFT, Phi Delta Kappa, or ASCD, are you considering joining? What are your reasons?
• What advantages and disadvantages of joining are most important to you? Explain and provide specific rationale to support your answer.

Review the College’s Conceptual Framework.

• How does this topic link to the College’s Conceptual Framework and the framework’s philosophical relationship to effective teacher preparation?