Continually developing teaching skills is one of the keys to engaging the students in the learning process and ultimately success in the classroom. The successful teacher should always be improving their teaching skills and one of the ways to do that is to have a professional development plan. A yearly plan should be written to ensure key components are addressed. There are two key components to an effective faculty development plan: faculty in-service and professional growth. A common mistake in a professional development plan is that not all components are represented. In-services are sponsored by the institution and focus… >>>