Session 6 - The Person in the Process
Completion requirements
You've discovered that people (and possibly the other four Ps) can be inviting or disinviting on different levels.
This session will get you thinking about what it takes for people to develop the stamina and energy to function consistently at an intentionally inviting level.
Activity 6.3.3 - Being Professionally Inviting with Oneself
Click the icon to download and read pages 108-109 of the Purkey & Novak (1996) text book.
Or get a hard copy from the Wintec Library.
As you read think about the following quote/questions, don't forget to record your thoughts in your blog.
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“It is difficult to overestimate the importance of being active in one’s own professional development. The educator who does not invite himself or herself to grow professionally runs the risk of becoming obsolete. Teachers should continue to be actively engaged in upgrading their skills and knowledge and working to sustain their professional enthusiasm.” Purkey & Novak (1996), p. 108 |
- Why is it important to ensure that you are growing professionally?
- What are Purkey’s suggestions for being professionally inviting with yourself?
- Which of these suggestions do you or have you used to maintain your professional enthusiasm and growth?
- What other suggestions do you have for being professionally inviting with yourself?
- If you could set one goal related to being more professionally inviting with oneself what would you it be? Make your goal achievable, be very specific as to the details and give it a timeframe. For example, "I will attend one professional conference this year".