ABSTRACT
Learning expends resources, and through a seamless approach of connecting supervision, professional development, and evaluation, the principal takes a step in the right direction of unifying efforts to promote teacher growth and development. To provide appropriate learning opportunities, the principal understands the career stages of teachers, the principles of adult learning, and the vital importance of “teacher talk,” sustained over time, and coaching. In addition to professional development conducted outside of school hours, teachers need learning opportunities that are a part of their daily work. Fulfilling this need requires time during the day. Through job-embedded learning techniques such as peer coaching, study groups, and action research, the principal situates teachers as the “doers” in their own learning.
