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An Explanation for the Descriptor "Proactive"
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effective advocates for the removal of barriers that impede lifelong
learning and hinder transformational systemic change. Reactive
educators spend too much time responding to situations that arise in
their schools. As proactivity makes individuals responsible for
their actions (Covey, 1990), educators who are proactive cease
blaming others and reacting to problems. To promote lifelong
learning in all schools, educators must devote considerable energy
to their craft (Kohl, 1998) while spending less time in a
responsive, reactive mode. To truly inspire transformational
systemic change, educators must search openly for better ways to
reach and serve children (Sergiovnni, 1996). Therefore, it is vital
that all educators take the initiative necessary for lasting school
improvement.
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Presentation of Evidence That Portrays My Role As Proactive
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