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Induction / Mentee Essential Learnings 2.   Nurture the development of a learning community where educators come together to reflect, dialogue, and collaborate in order to continuously improve instruction and increase student achievement __** a.   Embrace change b.   Review research c.   Take risks d.   Speak up amongst colleagues 3.   Define 21st century learning – continue to investigate, reflect and refocus on what it is students truly need to learn in order to be prepared for further learning, productive work, and engaged citizenship. 4.   __ __Learn to assess 21st century learning and use assessment productively –__ **  a.    Assess in ways the truly measure what is most important b.   Communicate essential learnings to students and parents c.   Provide feedback to students d.   Use grades and grade reporting to support learning e.   Use assessment formatively as well as summatively f.   Support students’ metacognition
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Click the discussion tab above and respond. Use the questions below as a jumping off point. Which essential learning is most relevant to your continued growth as a professional educator? Regarding number 2 above, discuss the degree to which you have had the opportuntiy to "reflect, dialogue and collaborate." Is Heritage a place that fosters reflection and collaboration? How does 21st century learning relate to you and the classes you teach? How successful have you been in using assessment formatively? What ideas can you share with others related to these topics?