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The teacher is a reflective practitioner who continually evaluates the effects of his or her choices and actions on pupils, parents, professionals in the learning community and others and who actively seeks out opportunities to grow professionally. Evidence 1: Action Research final paper (reflection)
 * Teachers are able to evaluate themselves. **

Rationale 1: In the reflection portion of the action research final paper, I have evaluated lessons using the Promethean Board as well as reflected on how the data can be used in the future. The results of the research, the effectiveness of Promethean Boards on learning in seventh grade geography, will be used to share with administrators in the hopes of getting more boards. Gathering data during this project allowed me to evaluate the learning students are doing as well as the tools being used to teach the lessons. It was an opportunity to also share information, data, and results with a colleague in elementary school who did a similar research project. Reflecting during this research project allowed for changes to lessons and plans, allowing both students and staff to grow in the process.

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10.K.2 The teacher understands how factors in the students’ environment outside of school (e.g. family circumstances, community environments, health, and economic conditions) may influence students’ lives and learning.  Data that was collected during this project was not always what it was expected to be. In the releflection portion of the paper I talk about reasons for this. One reason shared is the students’ outside environments. It is important to understand that students will have days where their outside environment may affect their school tasks. At times, students can’t be expected to function at school until they can deal with those outside factors.  10.S.1 The teacher participates in collegial activities designed to make the entire school a productive learning environment.   While working on the research project, I was able to collaborate with other teachers. We shared ideas, discussed new plans, and tried different lessons together. Data that was collected, as well as outcomes, were discussed. Working together with staff, both in building and district, produces a positive learning environment for students and colleagues.

10.D.5 The teacher is willing to work with other professionals to improve the overall learning environment for students.   It is important to use colleagues as partners when working on lessons. Students and staff both have better atmospheres to work and learn in if all work together to create successful learning environments. It is important to include staff in planning and implementing of new and old ideas. Through the Promethean Boards, collaboration is even easier as lessons can be shared among staff and grades. In my reflection, I talk about working with an elementary teacher who is also determing the effectiveness of Promethean Boards. This collaboration will improve the overall environment of our students.