Developing Teacher- Leaders

The UCSD History-Social Science Project provides a professional home for teachers throughout their career - from their first year in the classroom through their development as teacher-leaders and experienced professionals. This chart depicts the stages of professional growth.

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH CHART MOVING FROM NOVICE TO SKILLED EXPERT

Level 1

• Classroom Lesson
• Implementing Innovative Practice
• Attend Workshops with Colleagues
• Assistance in Planning Curriculum/Research
• Participate in Study Groups
• Sharing Project with Staff
• Attend Workshops in History-Social Science
• Reflection

  Level II

• Collaborating in Presenting
• Dissemination of Resources/Materials
• Participate in Workshops in Curriculum and Content
• Participate in Workshops in History-Social Science Instructional Strategies
• Join Professional Organizations (CCSS, NCSS, ASCD…)
• Reflection

  Level III

• Individually Guided Professional Development
• Cognitive Coaching, Peer Coaching
• Coursework in Models of Teaching
• Read Professional Journals and Research
• Reflection

  Level IV

• Mentoring Beginning Teachers
• Expert Advising Experience Teachers
• Teacher as a Researcher
• Writing about Practice
• Participation in Professional Organizations
• Seek National Board Certification
• Facilitator
• Reflection

  Developed by Gary Kroesch March 2000