Professionalism as an Educator

Effective classroom management strategies set expectations for   students, providing them with behavioral boundaries and a framework in   which to function. Teachers who carefully plan and consistently   implement their classroom expectations will find their students are   better prepared to engage in learning activities.

Throughout this course, you will create eight sections of a   classroom management plan that you will submit to faculty and peers   for feedback before the final submission as the benchmark assignment   in Topic 6.

Review the requirements for the benchmark assignment in Topic 6.

In this assignment, you will develop the first section of the   classroom management plan, "Professionalism.”

Professional conduct as an educator is an integral part of   establishing positive relationships with students, families,   colleagues, and administrators. Positive relationships directly   influence the environment you wish to establish with your classroom students.

Part 1: Professionalism as an Educator Table

For this assignment, research the topic of professional conduct for   teachers, focusing on interactions with students, families, coworkers,   key stakeholders, and administrators. Complete the   “Professionalism as an Educator” table describing ways to   promote professional, positive, collaborative relationships across the   school system, and to create an appropriate supportive educational   environment for students. 

All entries in the table must be supported by a reference . The   references may include the NEA Code of Ethics, the NASDTEC Code of   Ethics, the InTASC dispositions, the Arizona Administrative Code, the   COE Professional Dispositions, the COE Learning, Leading, Serving   Pledge, the GCU Statement on the Integration of Faith and Work, and   other relevant resources.

Part 2: Reflection

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.

This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning   the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.