There is so much to professionalism and critical thinking. Yes professionalism includes preparation, appearance and speech. But it also encompasses knowing and growing in the specific environment. Critical thinking is vital for profesionalism. Teaching students how thik requires the development of activities that require problem solving. Hence, the lesson must be well prepared with room for collaboration, creativity and the time to create a solution. Purposeful planning must be paired with time enough to think, collaborate and create an appropriate solution.