1. Enabling Environment It is It is NOT - about creativity for creativity sake. - just about having fun per se. - about providing clear policies and coordinated supporting structures to facilitate teachers' work. - about showing appreciation for the efforts of staff members and concern for their growth and well-being.

2. Teamwork It is It is NOT - about synergising efforts among all staff members to achieve the school's goals. - about putting the school's needs and the students' needs above departmental and individual needs. - about competition. - about zero-sum or win-lose attitudes.

3. Pedagogy It is It is NOT - about engaging pupils in purposeful and meaningful activities. - about providing opportunities for collaborative learning. - about differentiated teaching and learning, thus meeting the varied learning styles and needs of students. - about completing the syllabus. - about quiet classrooms. Updated on 27 Dec ’03, 2 pm

4. Professional Development It is It is NOT - about meeting 100 hours of training. - just about attending courses, workshops and seminars. - about reflecting on and applying the learning gained. - about sharing the learning gained with colleagues and students.