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The Professional Learning Framework for the Teaching Profession
Members of the College refine their pro- fessional knowledge, skills, practices and values described in the Ethical Standards for the Teaching Profession and the Standards
of Practice for the Teaching Profession through ongoing professional learning. The Professional Learning Framework for the Teaching Profession describes some oppor- tunities and processes that support ongoing professional learning for educators. These opportunities have been identified by mem- bers of the profession through provincial con- sultations, surveys, focus groups and written narratives of practice. The Professional Learning Framework for the Teaching
Profession is one component of a collective vision of teacher professionalism in Ontario (Figure 1) that was collaboratively created by both the profession and the public.
Professional learning takes a variety of forms. The Professional Learning Framework for the Teaching Profession is one of the ways the Ontario College of Teachers meets its legislated mandate to “provide for the ongoing education of members of the College”. It also informs the public of the many ways educators remain knowledge- able and current. The Professional Learning Framework for the Teaching Profession supports the ongoing growth and develop- ment of the profession through the identifi- cation of a wide range of learning and education opportunities.
Collective vision of teacher professionalism
ONTARIO COLLEGE OF TEACHERS
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Figure 1