About this episode

Sally Baer discusses the transformative impact of teacher agency on professional growth and sustainable learning.

Sally Baer, NBCT, shares how teacher agency can transform professional growth by encouraging educators to take ownership of their learning. She explains why focusing on one area of genuine interest, rather than trying to improve everything at once, leads to more sustainable growth. Through reflection and collaboration, she highlights practical ways educators can refine their practice and find greater purpose in their work.

People in this episode

Guest: Sally Baer

Topics covered

• teacher agency
• professional growth
• educator ownership
• sustainable growth
• reflection
• collaboration

Keywords

• teacher agency
• professional growth
• educators
• reflection
• collaboration
• sustainable growth
• ownership

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Flashlight Learning

Books & works: The Power of Teacher Agency

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