5 Tips for Professional Development

    1. Read – Subscribe to a professional journal, read educational blogs, or read some literature on education. Start immersing yourself in the profession.
    2. Participate – Go to educational conferences or workshops, or attend online seminars. Not only do these give you access to classes and information, they are an opportunity to network and learn from others in the profession.
    3. Network – Don’t just network at workshops. There are many groups you that you can join, online and off. You can learn a lot from other professionals who have years of experience.
    4. Observe Teachers – We all have strengths and weakness. Choose one of your peers and observe what they do best. Try to incorporate what they do to improve your own skills.
    5. Share – Once you have improved your performance, then you should share your knowledge with others. Contribute to your profession, and others will be thankful.