Standard 7 - Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the community
7.1 - The Code of Ethics from the TRB
7.1 - Meet professional ethics and responsibilities
It is important that as a teacher, we assume the complete role of the educator and not just the information-giver. This means complying with the school rules, doing yard duties, attending compulsory (and optional) meetings, doing the most possible to ensure effective learning and abiding by the duty of care law. There are many other duties that come under the role of a teacher, but some of these are circumstantial (like catering for special needs of a disabled student). The legal ethics and responsibilities of a teacher are stated and described in the Code of Ethics from the TRB, which is pictured on the left. I attended numerous yard duties during my practicum, as well as attended staff meetings, and I also upheld integrity, respect and responsibility as my core values whilst teaching. These values are vital to a healthy, friendly, learning-promoting classroom environment.
It is important that as a teacher, we assume the complete role of the educator and not just the information-giver. This means complying with the school rules, doing yard duties, attending compulsory (and optional) meetings, doing the most possible to ensure effective learning and abiding by the duty of care law. There are many other duties that come under the role of a teacher, but some of these are circumstantial (like catering for special needs of a disabled student). The legal ethics and responsibilities of a teacher are stated and described in the Code of Ethics from the TRB, which is pictured on the left. I attended numerous yard duties during my practicum, as well as attended staff meetings, and I also upheld integrity, respect and responsibility as my core values whilst teaching. These values are vital to a healthy, friendly, learning-promoting classroom environment.
7.3 - Engage with the parents/carers
Continuing on from adopting the role of being the complete educator, the parents and caregivers of students must be kept in touch throughout the whole course of the year. If the parents do not have any idea as to how their child is progressing, it can lead to uncomfortable situations and can stunt the learning progress of a student. Parent-teacher interviews are a great way to get to know the parents/caregivers at the beginning of the year. From there, we as teachers can form strong relationships with the parents/caregivers so that if there are any mishaps along the way, it can be resolved in a civil and friendly manner. On the other hand, it's also great to notify the parent/caregiver about any outstanding achievements a student me execute, and being on good terms with the parents/caregivers helps makes conveying this information satisfying and comfortable. Whilst on my practicum, I was able to meet numerous parents, each time discussing different things, both positive and negative. One example is of a student who was not coming to his year 11 music classes. Myself and my mentor teacher had a meeting with his mother and we resolved the issue with little fuss due to the friendly atmosphere and the comfortable relationship we had with his mother.
Continuing on from adopting the role of being the complete educator, the parents and caregivers of students must be kept in touch throughout the whole course of the year. If the parents do not have any idea as to how their child is progressing, it can lead to uncomfortable situations and can stunt the learning progress of a student. Parent-teacher interviews are a great way to get to know the parents/caregivers at the beginning of the year. From there, we as teachers can form strong relationships with the parents/caregivers so that if there are any mishaps along the way, it can be resolved in a civil and friendly manner. On the other hand, it's also great to notify the parent/caregiver about any outstanding achievements a student me execute, and being on good terms with the parents/caregivers helps makes conveying this information satisfying and comfortable. Whilst on my practicum, I was able to meet numerous parents, each time discussing different things, both positive and negative. One example is of a student who was not coming to his year 11 music classes. Myself and my mentor teacher had a meeting with his mother and we resolved the issue with little fuss due to the friendly atmosphere and the comfortable relationship we had with his mother.
7.4 - Engage with professional teaching networks and broader communities
This focus area can include a wide rage of professionals that can help to enhance professional teaching development. Teachers are constantly learning more and more every day, and it is important to receive guidance from external sources, not just from inside the school. Getting involved within as many communities as possible with help develop one as a teacher, which will have a positive effect on the classroom and possibly even the intended curriculum. Attending professional development days (not just the internal ones) can help teachings engage with external professionals and to grow as an educator. For example, whilst on my practicum I made contact with people from other schools that I've known in the past and received guidance from them, as well as my university supervisor and my other university lecturers.
This focus area can include a wide rage of professionals that can help to enhance professional teaching development. Teachers are constantly learning more and more every day, and it is important to receive guidance from external sources, not just from inside the school. Getting involved within as many communities as possible with help develop one as a teacher, which will have a positive effect on the classroom and possibly even the intended curriculum. Attending professional development days (not just the internal ones) can help teachings engage with external professionals and to grow as an educator. For example, whilst on my practicum I made contact with people from other schools that I've known in the past and received guidance from them, as well as my university supervisor and my other university lecturers.