Standard 2 –
Educators act ethically and maintain the integrity, credibility, and reputation for the profession.
Educators must demonstrate themselves in a polite manner while exercising respect towards their students, colleagues, and other members of the school community. We have the responsibility of emotional and physical safety of students. In my classroom, I trusted my students to be honest with their needs and when they needed them. I had assigned seating in my class but if a student had, had requested a change based on whether or not they could see the board, hear instructions being given, accessibility to the hall, etc. we must provide a safe and welcoming atmosphere where students feel they can learn. We must lead by example when it comes to our language and our actions. We are the adults in the room therefore, we must show them how we need to behave. We also need to correct them when they veer off the path. Educators respect their colleagues and their students; providing a environment where everyone feels safe and valued. It is also so important for educators and other staff members to keep their professionalism under consideration. We are now being seen by parents, grandparents, cousins, aunts, friends of the family, etc. we need to always keep this in mind while we are out at the Cougars game or a restaurant.