Component 4f: Showing Professionalism
What is Component 4f?
Component 4f involves upholding ethical conduct, advocating for students, and following school district rules. Teachers need to be aware that their actions and behaviors have an effect on their students in addition to the school district as a whole.
Why is Component 4f important?
It is important that teachers understand and execute Component 4f because their actions have a direct impact on students. When teachers are professional and preapred for each lesson, students can see and experience their influence. Furthermore, other staff members can see that teachers who understand Component 4f are diligent and responsible.
Elements
The first element of Component 4f is maintaining integrity and ethical conduct. Teachers should always strive to uphold standards of honesty, integrity, and trust with students, colleagues, administration, and the community. Secondly, teachers need to provide service to students. It is important that teachers are available to assist students no matter the situation. Teachers should also be advocates for their students. Each student should have a voice in the classroom, and teachers can create this environment. Decision making is another element that is vital to successful teaching. Teachers must be sure that their decisions are related to standards and are made for the betterment of students. Lastly, teachers need to comply with school and district regulations. They must abide by and adhere to district and school policies according to the teacher handbook.
Possible Artifacts
Record of appropriate behavior in the classroom
Dress and act appropriately at all times
Accountability staff members
Danielson, C. (2007). Enhancing professional practice a framework for teaching (2nd ed.). Alexandria, Va.: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
Component 4f involves upholding ethical conduct, advocating for students, and following school district rules. Teachers need to be aware that their actions and behaviors have an effect on their students in addition to the school district as a whole.
Why is Component 4f important?
It is important that teachers understand and execute Component 4f because their actions have a direct impact on students. When teachers are professional and preapred for each lesson, students can see and experience their influence. Furthermore, other staff members can see that teachers who understand Component 4f are diligent and responsible.
Elements
The first element of Component 4f is maintaining integrity and ethical conduct. Teachers should always strive to uphold standards of honesty, integrity, and trust with students, colleagues, administration, and the community. Secondly, teachers need to provide service to students. It is important that teachers are available to assist students no matter the situation. Teachers should also be advocates for their students. Each student should have a voice in the classroom, and teachers can create this environment. Decision making is another element that is vital to successful teaching. Teachers must be sure that their decisions are related to standards and are made for the betterment of students. Lastly, teachers need to comply with school and district regulations. They must abide by and adhere to district and school policies according to the teacher handbook.
Possible Artifacts
Record of appropriate behavior in the classroom
Dress and act appropriately at all times
Accountability staff members
Danielson, C. (2007). Enhancing professional practice a framework for teaching (2nd ed.). Alexandria, Va.: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.