Professionalism as an Educator
In 250-500 words, summarize and reflect on your personal professionalism as a future educator and your ability to display the behaviors you described in your table. Describe how you will apply the codes of ethics, professional standards of practice, and relevant laws and policies professional decision-making in order to promote positive, collaborative relationships and a supportive educational environment for students.
Professionalism as an Educator
| Part 1: Describe a professional behavior that will help promote a positive school culture and collaborative relationships. Beneath the description, use GCU format to cite a professional guideline that supports the behavior. Refer to the resources in Topic 1 to support your examples. Each example should not exceed 25 words (excluding the reference). | |||
| Students | Students’ Families | Coworkers | Administrators |
| Sample answer: All gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender students will be treated with dignity and respect.
Arizona Administrative Code. Title 7. Education, Article 13. Conduct – R7-2-1308- Unprofessional and Immoral Conduct. Retrieved from http://apps.azsos.gov/public_services/Title_07/7-02.pdf |
Sample answer: When interacting with families of a diverse culture, act respectfully, and build harmonious relationships through respectful communication.
Grand Canyon University. COE Dispositions, Respect for the Diversity of Others. Retrieved from http://www.gcu.edu/College-of-Education/Resources/ Professional-Dispositions-of-Learners.php |
Sample answer: When in a disagreement with a fellow teacher, the conflict will be resolved privately, with civility and consistency within district policy.
National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification. Model Code of Ethics for Educators (MCEE). Retrieved from http://www.nasdtec.net/
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Sample answer: When applying for a teaching position, the information shared in the resume and interview will be truthful and accurate.
National Education Association. Code of Ethics. Retrieved from http://www.nea.org/home/ 30442.htm) |
| 1.Students will not be harassed in any way (sexual, vocal, or physically). –
Nea. (n.d.). Code of ethics for educators. NEA. Retrieved September 14, 2021, from https://www.nea.org/resource-library/code-ethics-educators.
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1. A third party will be present as the moderator and help make the final decision on what is needed in the student’s success.-
Nea. (n.d.). Code of ethics for educators. NEA. Retrieved September 14, 2021, from https://www.nea.org/resource-library/code-ethics-educators.
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1. Don’t spread rumors or talk bad about coworkers.-
Model code of ethics for EDUCATORS (MCEE) – National Association of State directors of teacher education and certification. (n.d.). Retrieved September 14, 2021, from https://www.nasdtec.net/page/MCEE_Doc .
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1. Professionalism will be always used when teaching or on school property.-
Nea. (n.d.). Code of ethics for educators. NEA. Retrieved September 14, 2021, from https://www.nea.org/resource-library/code-ethics-educators.
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