Actions related to this practice

* Being aware of trends, changes and opportunities.

* Place value in critical thinking and self-directed learning as habits of mind.

* Understand methods of inquiry that provide a variety of means for self-assessment.

* Using technology to enhance productivity and professional practice

* Assessing, reflecting and documenting individual personal development.

These actions can be facilitated and fostered by the use of a teaching portfolio that accompanies the individual teacher throughout his personal development. As a tool for self-reflection, for assessment and individual presentation of one’s special profile, the portfolio can document changes and any required improvements: it can form part of a standard based reform of teacher education that balances teachers’ autonomy and accountability.