Jessica Has Known She Wanted to Be a Teacher Since

question 43

Essay

Jessica has known she wanted to be a teacher since she was in elementary school. She is an avid reader and expects to be an excellent literature teacher. As a junior at the university, she believes her content knowledge is the only important aspect of teaching she needs to develop and the only teacher characteristic that matters. On the basis of Pianta's work, what does Jessica need to learn about the affective dimension of teaching?

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Definitions:

Reengineering

A radical redesign of business processes to achieve dramatic improvements in critical aspects like cost, quality, service, and speed.

OD Technique

Organizational Development Technique refers to specific methods used to improve interpersonal, group, or organizational effectiveness.

Team Building

Activities or exercises designed to enhance teamwork, communication, and cooperation among members of a group or organization, aiming to improve collective performance.

Diagnostic Session

A meeting or process where specific issues, problems, or challenges are analyzed to identify solutions or interventions.