Continuing Education
Continuing professional development is one of the hallmarks of professionalism. Professionals are committed to continually renewing their knowledge and skills in their profession. The preamble to the Standards for the Education, Competence and Professional Conduct of Educators in BC describes the values that support the Standards, including those that speak to the notion of continuing education. The goals of continuing education are to enhance the profession, improve student achievement and give confidence to the public that the profession continues to grow in knowledge and skill.
The practice of education is an ongoing journey of growing understanding and developing skills. Even the most eminent and competent professionals will continue throughout their careers to learn about and build their repertoires in pedagogy and subject area knowledge.