Implications for Life-Long Connections with Learning and Teaching

Establishing a strong sense of self-efficacy sets the foundation for a continuing pattern of learning and achievement that happens through professional development and an active pursuit of personal growth. Planning, seeking, reflecting on opportunities for training, and peer co-learning can facilitate a positive career trajectory and keep a teacher’s perspective fresh and fitting with today’s fast-changing workplace. This chapter considers the ongoing development of self-efficacy as someone moves from being a student to having a professional career, and challenges teachers to reflect and strive for continued life-long learning.