Sergiovanni's Professionalism Model

Professionalism means believing passionately in what you do. It means compromising your standards and values. Additionally, it means caring about your students, colleagues, and your own career. I strongly believe that caring is an important part of education. I believe that a teacher must have compassion and respect for others, responsibility and sense of duty, and a commitment to teaching.

Sergiovanni's Four Commitments to Professionalism:
1. Commitment to Caring
2. Commitment to Practice in Exemplary Ways
3. Commitment to Valued Social Ends
4. Commitments One's own practice but also to the Practice Itself

I believe, a teacher must be professional and be commited to making a difference in the school and in the community around them.  It is crucial for teachers to care about their students and their families, colleagues, and the school itself. Teachers are responsible for the creating a safe, caring environment for everyone.  

It is important for teachers to prepare for their classes by creating lesson plans, and to maintain classroom management.  Teachers should also always communicate with the students and parents effectively.

Teachers must attend Professional Development sessions in order to keep knowledge up to date. This is key to being a professional teacher.

Wow! Teachers are hard working professionals! I believe that teachers are commited to making the world a better place! Teachers are constantly gaining knowledge and communicating to students, colleagues, and parents daily.   I strongly believe that teaching is a very rewarding career! I am looking forward to being a professional teacher!