How teachers change: Implications for Practice

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How Teachers Change: Implications for Supporting Student Success
Cristine Smith, Deputy Director
National Center for the Study of Adult Learning and Literacy

Implications for Practice

• Teachers have confidence mutual respect. They know what admin look for.
• Paid teacher training is essential
• More training for teachers-higher the reward
• Going through chain of commands is a problem
• Cost cut prevents schools from keeping skilled teachers