10. Collaboration, Ethics and Relationships

The teacher fosters relationship with school colleagues, parents, and agencies in the larger community to support studentsŐ learning and well-being.

 

Knowledge

 

Artifact(s)

The teacher understands schools as organizations within the larger community context and understands the operations of the relevant aspects of the system(s) within which s/he works.

 

The teacher understands how factors in the students' environment outside of school (e.g. family circumstances, community environments, health and economic conditions) may influence students' life and learning.

 

The teacher understands and implements laws related to students' rights and teacher responsibilities (e.g. for equal education, appropriate education for handicapped students, confidentiality, privacy, appropriate treatment of students, reporting in situations related to possible child abuse).

 

Dispositions

 

Artifact(s)

The teacher values and appreciates the importance of all aspects of a child's experience.

 

The teacher is concerned about all aspects of a child's well­being (cognitive, emotional, social, and physical), and is alert to signs of difficulties.

 

The teacher is willing to consult with other adults regarding the education and well-being of his/her students.

 

The teacher respects the privacy of students and confidentiality of information.

 

The teacher is willing to work with other professionals to improve the overall learning environment for students.

 

Performances

 

Artifact(s)

The teacher participates in collegial activities designed to make the entire school a productive learning environment.

 

The teacher makes links with the learners' other environments on behalf of students, by consulting with parents, counselors, teachers of other classes and activities within the schools, and professionals in other community agencies.

 

The teacher can identify and use community resources to foster student learning.

 

The teacher establishes respectful and productive relationships with parents and guardians from diverse home and community situations, and seeks to develop cooperative partnerships in support of student learning and well being.

 

The teacher talks with and listens to the student, is sensitive and responsive to clues of distress, investigates situations, and seeks outside help as needed and appropriate to remedy problems.

 

The teacher acts as an advocate for students.

 

 

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