The Life of and Educator

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The formal process used to review and rate a teacher’s performance in the classroom against a set of standards.

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T-TESS

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The principles, attitudes, and beliefs of an individual or an institution regarding the purpose of education and how teaching and learning take place in the school environment.

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Educational philosophy.

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_______ Belief that one can improve their talents through hard work, dedication, and persistence.

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Growth mindset.

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A plan for supporting individual students with learning differences.

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Individualized Education Program (IEP)

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_______ Belief that talents are innate and cannot be changed no matter the effort.

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Fixed mindset.

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Non-evaluative process where one teacher observes another’s classroom to offer feedback.

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Peer observation.

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A group of educators that meet regularly, share expertise, and work collaboratively to improve teaching skills and the academic performance of students.

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Professional Learning Community (PLC)

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_______ Body of knowledge and information a teacher must have in a given subject area.

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Content knowledge.

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For Texas teachers, a statewide system of standards that are to be used to inform the training, appraisal, and professional development of teachers.

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Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).

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Non-evaluative process where a teacher reviews a recording of their own teaching to evaluate areas of improvement.

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Self-reflection.