Chapter 9-Continuing Professional Development: Lifeblood of Teacher Leadership & Chapter 10- The Teacher Leader and the 16 Habits of Mind

A comprehensive set of 200 vocabulary-style flashcards drawn from the lecture notes on Chapter 9 and Chapter 10 topics, including CPD, professional standards, Habits of Mind, and related teacher leadership concepts.

CPD

Continuing Professional Development; mandatory program for professionals including teachers to continually improve knowledge, skills, and practice.

RA 10912

The Continuing Professional Development Act of 2016; mandates CPD for license renewal and outlines tracks and unit requirements.

CPD units

Credits earned for completing CPD activities, used to renew professional licenses.

45 CPD units

Minimum CPD units many professionals must earn for license renewal under RA 10912.

CPD tracks

Categories for earning CPD units: Professional track, Academic track, Self-directed learning, Productive scholarship.

Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)

Philippine regulatory body overseeing professional licensure and CPD accreditation.

CPD providers

Organizations authorized by PRC to offer CPD activities that count toward CPD units.

Non-accredited CPD providers

CPD activities from non-accredited providers may be credited after accreditation approval and documentation.

Induction program (beginning teachers)

Structured initiation program for new teachers, often including supervision and feedback.

SLACs

School Learning Action Cells; school-based in-service teams that promote collaborative professional development.

UbD (Understanding by Design)

Curriculum planning framework focused on backward design to align assessments and learning goals.

Master Teachers

Experienced teachers who lead professional development and spread best practices across schools.

Academy of Singapore Teachers

National initiative in Singapore to continually develop teacher practice and leadership.

Lesson study (Japan)

A collaborative professional development practice where teachers review and refine lesson plans through collective inquiry.

LAC (Learning Action Cell)

Localized professional learning groups similar to SLACs used in various education systems.

Induction in Ontario

A formal supervised program for first-year teachers with support and feedback.

Alberta teacher study initiatives

School-based, teacher-led study programs aimed at improving student engagement and performance.

China weekly subject-based study groups

Regular group meetings focusing on curriculum, planning, and classroom improvement.

Japan lesson study impact

Systematic lesson study practice used to improve instruction through analysis of student errors.

Stewart (2012) CPD framework

Author cited CPD practices across countries emphasizing collaborative, school-based professional development.

Lambert (2003) collaborative leadership

Idea that teacher leadership involves shared vision, collaboration, and reflective practice.

Costa & Kallick (2000) Habits of Mind

16 problem-solving life-related skills identified as essential for thinking and leading.

16 Habits of Mind – Persisting

Staying with a task until it is finished despite difficulties.

16 Habits of Mind – Managing Impulsivity

Self-control; delaying gratification to choose deliberate actions.

16 Habits of Mind – Listening with Understanding and Empathy

Active listening to understand others’ perspectives and emotions.

16 Habits of Mind – Thinking Flexibly

Adapting thinking to new situations and multiple viewpoints.

16 Habits of Mind – Thinking About Thinking (Metacognition)

Awareness and regulation of one’s own thought processes.

16 Habits of Mind – Striving for Accuracy

Pursuing precision and correctness in thought and action.

16 Habits of Mind – Questioning and Posing Problems

Asking insightful questions and framing problems clearly.

16 Habits of Mind – Applying Past Knowledge to New Situations

Transfer of learning to unfamiliar contexts.

16 Habits of Mind – Thinking and Communicating with Clarity and Precision

Clear and exact expression in speaking and writing.

16 Habits of Mind – Gathering Data through All Senses

Observing using all senses to ensure accurate understanding.

16 Habits of Mind – Creating, Imagining, and Innovating

Generating new ideas and exploring novel possibilities.

16 Habits of Mind – Responding with Wonderment and Awe

Feeling curiosity and appreciation toward the unknown or remarkable.

16 Habits of Mind – Taking Responsible Risks

Trying new approaches while managing potential downsides.

16 Habits of Mind – Finding Humor

Recognizing and appreciating humor in situations; laughing at oneself appropriately.

16 Habits of Mind – Thinking Interdependently

Collaborating and valuing others’ input in problem solving.

16 Habits of Mind – Remaining Open to Continuous Learning

Commitment to lifelong learning and growth.

Chapter 10 Habits of Mind activity

Assessment activity asking teachers to rate possession of the 16 Habits of Mind.

Teacher leadership

Leading and influencing colleagues to improve teaching and learning within schools.

Habits of Mind as leadership tools

Using the 16 Habits of Mind to guide collaborative, reflective leadership.

PPST

Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers; sets professional standards for teachers.

Professional standards and leadership

Expectations for teachers’ knowledge, skills, and dispositions in PPST.

Professionalization of teaching in PH

Process of elevating teaching through laws like RA 7836 and PD 1006.

RA 7836

Teachers’ Professionalization Act of 1994; introduced Continuing Professional Education/Development.

Executive Order 266

Institutionalization of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) programs under PRC.

PD 1006

Presidential Decree on professionalization of teaching; later incorporated into CPD framework.

Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers

Appendix A of RA 7836; standards and ethical expectations for teachers.

RA 9155

Basic Education Act; renamed the Department of Education (DepEd) responsibilities.

Librarian assistant role

Auxiliary service in schools supporting library rules and procedures.

Cooperating Teacher (CT)

Mentor teacher guiding student teachers during practice teaching.

Cooperating School Head

Administrator who acts as CT and supports student teachers; depicted as a mother figure.

Final demonstration teaching

Student teacher’s culminating teaching demonstration for assessment.

Lesson plan

Detailed plan guiding instructional sequence; emphasized as essential before class.

Observation and Evaluation

Feedback and assessment process from CT and school administrators.

Community immersion

Off-campus activity integrating service and learning; includes visits to people and institutions.

Summer Lit Encounter

An activity to develop literary skills outside the classroom.

Different personality and abilities

Diversity among students; reflects need for inclusive teaching.

Difficulties with behavior

Initial challenges in teaching special populations that improve with understanding.

Sisters of the Poor

Community immersion site mentioned as a memorable place.

UbD in practice

Applying Understanding by Design to real classroom planning.

Lakan at Lakambini Competition

Cultural event part of community activities during Buwan ng Wika.

Buwan ng Wika

National celebration of the Filipino language in the Philippines.

Three-day STEP

Student Teachers’ Enhancement Program; three-day training focusing on K-12 curriculum.

National High School

Site where STEP trainings were conducted.

Discussions with Principal at National High School

Sessions with administrators to discuss UbD and other topics.

Final lesson plan evaluation

CTs’ assessment of lesson plan quality for final teaching demonstration.

Rizal Science High School

School mentioned as a practice teaching site.

Taytay National High School

One of the schools used for practice teaching experiences.

Talim Point National High School

Another of the practice teaching sites mentioned.

BeEd, BSEd, BEEd, SPED

Teacher education degree programs cited in the notes.

Summer Lit Encounter activities

Facilitated activities promoting literacy outside the classroom.

Parents and community collaboration

Part of the practice teaching theme on community involvement.

Librarian duties in CT experience

CT experiences included assisting in library rules and library use.

Object of reflection in student teaching

Process of reflecting on practice to improve teaching.

Sign language use in teaching

CT guidance included using sign language to support learning.

UbD modules

Modules provided for various subjects as part of STEP/CPD resources.

Discussions about UbD implementation

Topics addressed during trainings related to UbD.

Final demonstration feedback

Feedback from CT on student teacher’s final demonstration lesson.

Portfolio reflection requirement

Preservice requirement to document learning through reflections.

Experience vs theory quote (Kant)

Philosophical reminder that theory and practice should inform each other.

Experience is the best teacher quote

Emphasizes learning from practical experience.

Learning communities (PLCs)

Professional learning communities; groups that share practice and knowledge.

Collaboration with parents

Engaging parents in student learning as part of CPD and practice.

Code of Ethics—Resolution No. 435, s. 1997

Ethical guidelines for professional teachers under RA 7836.

P.D. 223

Presidential Decree referenced in the ethics/code of professional teachers context.

GATS and global competition

Mentioned as context for CPD and professional growth in a global economy.

Observation as growth tool

Using observations from CT and peers to improve teaching practice.

Reflection portfolios

Documents of reflective practice used for professional growth.

Learning to love teaching

Theme from reflections about developing passion for teaching.

Professional standards alignment

CPD and reflection aligned with PPST and professional expectations.

Influence of Kant/Einstein quotes

Philosophical references used to frame thinking about practice and learning.

15–16 Habits alignment with practice

Connecting Habits of Mind to practical teaching and leadership tasks.

School leadership as collaborative

Leadership built through teamwork with CTs, principals, and teachers.

Professional autonomy vs institutional rules

Balanced view of teacher leadership within institutional frameworks.

Self-directed CPD planning

Creating personal CPD plans to guide ongoing professional growth.

Professional learning communities (PLCs)

Networks of teachers collaborating to improve practice and student outcomes.

Project-based learning in CPD

Singapore/China examples of CPD that emphasize real-world projects.

Professional development in Canada/US examples

Induction and lesson study practices used to illustrate CPD concepts.

School improvement through CPD

CPD contributing to higher student achievement and school effectiveness.