The 6 Principles Series: Principle 6

This module will deepen your understanding of Principle 6 and strengthen your ability to apply its related practices.

Principle 6. Engage and collaborate within a community of practice.

Teachers collaborate with others in the profession to provide the best support for their learners with respect to programming, instruction, and advocacy. They also continue their own professional learning.

• Practice 6a. Teachers are fully engaged in their profession.

• Practice 6b. Teachers collaborate with one another to co-plan and co-teach.

After completing the Principle 6 module, you will be able to:

• Define the term “community of practice” and describe the benefits of engagement in one.
• Explain the concept of reflective practice and articulate its relationship to professional growth.
• List the benefits of participating in different types of ongoing professional development.
• Identify different types of collaboration with colleagues and list the outcomes and benefits of each.