Teacher professionalism is acting with integrity inside and outside the classroom. This involves understanding and acting upon the responsibilities that a teacher has to the subject matter, students, and community. Professionalism is engaging in behaviors that support learning, facilitate open communication within in the classroom and the culture of the school and being proactive. Demonstrating respect for students, faculty and staff is imperative. Accepting the strengths and weaknesses of each person and focusing on working together as a team to identify and achieve individual and community goals are the outcomes to work towards.
Teacher professionalism consists of integrity, high expectations,caring,and the ability to communicate effectively with not only students and parents but also with your fellow teachers, support staff, and administration. It is imperative that teachers adhere to the code of ethics for teaching to ensure that they are fair, equitable, and effective in their profession.
Teacher professionalism is often misunderstood. A jacket and tie is all good and fine, but it is the persistence to work through adversity that provides students with the most realistic model of being a professional. There has recently been a mini controversy at our school about whether or not students should be allowed to wear pajamas to class. Proper dress is important, but level-headed attention to detail should be paramount. We can model this everyday.
Articulate oral and written communication are a must in presenting oneself as a professional. Nothing discredits an individual quicker than poor spelling, grammar, or public speaking skills(please excuse any errors in my writing conventions in this blog). The ability to cooperate and collaborate effectively with others is another aspect of professionalism that must become a part of the culture of a learning community.
Some behaviors that support learning, are active listening, positive feedback, encouraging and promoting curiosity. Creating a safe environment, physically and emotionally that allows for students to take risks, and aided by the group to do so broadens a student's learning experience. Instead of avoiding "failure" and fear of not having the "right" answer, students can be taught that you have as much to learn from your mistakes as from your successes and that both can be positive experiences.
Teacher professionalsim is about being a role model to students. This includes appearance, attitide, and communciation. Teachers play a vital part in preparing students for their future.
The professionalism of a teacher is a measure of how well the individual integrates subject area knowledge, life experiences, teaching practices and interpersonal skills in support of the learning of those around them, both students and colleagues.
I like the fact that you included integrity both inside and outside of the classroom. It seems that too many times we see news stories about teachers who have allowed indisgretions outside of the classroom to tarnish teaching as a profession. Because we hold the future in our hands we are expected to be held to a higher standard both inside and outside the classroom.
1) I agree that high expectations are important aspects of professionalism, and a huge component if we are to become more globally competitive. Maintaining high expectations has been a constant struggle for me.
2) What you wear is not as important as how you act. However, what do you think about the notion of "dressing the part"?
I don't think professional dress can be narrowly or rigidly defined. How we dress is a reflection of who we are and our uniqueness. We should be authentic yet still abide by the general guidelines or policies for appropriate attire in an Ed environment. Does that make sense?
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Teacher professionalism is acting with integrity inside and outside the classroom. This involves understanding and acting upon the responsibilities that a teacher has to the subject matter, students, and community. Professionalism is engaging in behaviors that support learning, facilitate open communication within in the classroom and the culture of the school and being proactive. Demonstrating respect for students, faculty and staff is imperative. Accepting the strengths and weaknesses of each person and focusing on working together as a team to identify and achieve individual and community goals are the outcomes to work towards.
What are some examples of behaviors that support learning?
Teacher professionalism consists of integrity, high expectations,caring,and the ability to communicate effectively with not only students and parents but also with your fellow teachers, support staff, and administration. It is imperative that teachers adhere to the code of ethics for teaching to ensure that they are fair, equitable, and effective in their profession.
Teacher professionalism is often misunderstood. A jacket and tie is all good and fine, but it is the persistence to work through adversity that provides students with the most realistic model of being a professional. There has recently been a mini controversy at our school about whether or not students should be allowed to wear pajamas to class. Proper dress is important, but level-headed attention to detail should be paramount. We can model this everyday.
Articulate oral and written communication are a must in presenting oneself as a professional. Nothing discredits an individual quicker than poor spelling, grammar, or public speaking skills(please excuse any errors in my writing conventions in this blog). The ability to cooperate and collaborate effectively with others is another aspect of professionalism that must become a part of the culture of a learning community.
Some behaviors that support learning, are active listening, positive feedback, encouraging and promoting curiosity. Creating a safe environment, physically and emotionally that allows for students to take risks, and aided by the group to do so broadens a student's learning experience. Instead of avoiding "failure" and fear of not having the "right" answer, students can be taught that you have as much to learn from your mistakes as from your successes and that both can be positive experiences.
Teacher professionalsim is about being a role model to students. This includes appearance, attitide, and communciation. Teachers play a vital part in preparing students for their future.
The professionalism of a teacher is a measure of how well the individual integrates subject area knowledge, life experiences, teaching practices and interpersonal skills in support of the learning of those around them, both students and colleagues.
I like the fact that you included integrity both inside and outside of the classroom. It seems that too many times we see news stories about teachers who have allowed indisgretions outside of the classroom to tarnish teaching as a profession. Because we hold the future in our hands we are expected to be held to a higher standard both inside and outside the classroom.
Check out the rules for teachers from the 1800's essentially the code of ethics they had to follow:
http://blog.ivman.com/teachers-rules/
A couple of thoughts:
1) I agree that high expectations are important aspects of professionalism, and a huge component if we are to become more globally competitive. Maintaining high expectations has been a constant struggle for me.
2) What you wear is not as important as how you act. However, what do you think about the notion of "dressing the part"?
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I don't think professional dress can be narrowly or rigidly defined. How we dress is a reflection of who we are and our uniqueness. We should be authentic yet still abide by the general guidelines or policies for appropriate attire in an Ed environment. Does that make sense?
What the target of teacher profesionlism?
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