I chose having a commitment to and skills for lifelong learning and having an in-depth knowledge of content. Having a commitment to and skills for lifelong learning includes such big ideas as inquiry in the classroom in order to further your teaching skills and the willingness to learn from your mistakes. Having an in-depth knowledge of content I believe goes hand in hand with having a commitment for lifelong learning. Many content areas are always growing and changing, especially science, and teachers need to stay current on their knowledge of content by being a lifelong learner.
Artifacts that can be used to show a commitment to and skills for lifelong learning include going to seminars and workshops, as well as different forms of communication with other teaching professionals about educational topics. In-depth knowledge of content can be demonstrated by attending or presenting at conferences in your field of expertise as well as exams and papers written in that field.
