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Conclusion

The effective teacher reflects periodically about the body of knowledge and pedagogical skills needed to deliver an
optimum experience for students. A quest for updated content and enhancement of classroom skills stems from a
recognition that the educational environment is dynamic and responsive to change. Empathy is a quality that enables
teachers to recognize the many demands, from a range of subject disciplines, that students synthesize on a day-to-day
basis. Recognition of links and overlaps between subjects can help students to map ideas and apply skills across subject
boundaries, leading to the application of learning in the real-world. Professional development is key to maintaining and
adding to a set of professional teaching attributes. The improving teacher seeks professional development opportunities
at national, state, and school levels and is prepared to create opportunities by displaying leadership in pursuit of
collaboration and professional learning communities.

Conclusion