TL 201 Educator Professionalism

According to TEA, what percentage of teachers are investigated for ethics violations each year? * 4% * 6% * 1% * 2%

* 1%

If you don't know something about the subject area you are expected to teach, the best thing to do is: * Teach the material to the best of your ability, and hope that no one notices your mistakes * Skip that part of the curriculum * Accept and admit that you do not know about everything * Give the students independent work so they will never know you don't know some of the material

* Accept and admit that you do not know about everything

Which would be the BEST way to discuss a curriculum strategy issue that another teacher has proposed? You have tried the strategy before and absolutely do not agree with its use in this lesson. * Ask why the team member thinks the strategy is better than the one you have proposed so that you can understand why he/she wants to use it * Ask the curriculum specialist to decide which one is best * Move forward with your own strategy and then compare to determine which strategy is best * Refuse to do it, knowing it will not work

* Ask why the team member thinks the strategy is better than the one you have proposed so that you can understand why he/she wants to use it

Which of the following are important factors in creating a respectful classroom environment? * Avoid right and wrong answers * No personal attacks * Stay professional * Arbitrate fairly

* Avoid right and wrong answers * No personal attacks * Stay professional * Arbitrate fairly

Which of the following are examples of effective verbal communication? * Avoids mannerisms * Does not speak too fast * Main ideas are clear * Word choice is age-appropriate

* Avoids mannerisms * Does not speak too fast * Word choice is age-appropriate

Dr. McBride , a new high school dual credit history teacher is most comfortable spending the class period lecturing to her students about the events they read about in their textbook. She received feedback after her first observation that mentioned that the students were disengaged in the learning and passive in class. It was recommended that she attend training o techniques other than lecture to involve students more during class. She refused to attend the training because she was "already an expert in history." A few weeks later, parents started complaining that Dr. McBride was a terrible teacher who didn't meet the schools "high standards for instruction." Which elements of advice from the principals in the videos would have helped her avoid these issues? * Be aware of the expectations of the community, students, and parents * Be open to feedback * Be an instructional expert rather than subject-area expert * Seek to learn new teaching methods

* Be aware of the expectations of the community, students, and parents * Be open to feedback * Seek to learn new teaching methods

Mr. Martinez , a freshman English teacher, wants to have a discussion about Romeo and Juliet. Although students can relate to the events, they are shy about their ability to understand the play as it's written. What are the important principles he should follow to ensure all students will participate in and learn from the discussion? * Be committed to making sure only correct answers are made so that no students learn incorrect material * Behave in a way so that students trust he will properly manage the discussion * Emphasize that students must respect each other while he models respectful behavior * Ensure that his voice is the one heard most frequently because he is the expert on the content

* Behave in a way so that students trust he will properly manage the discussion * Emphasize that students must respect each other while he models respectful behavior

According to Mr. Wright, what is the biggest issue that his teachers have with ethics issues? * Record keeping and grades * Fraternization * Boundaries * Fiscal issues

* Boundaries

If your supervisor asks you to change a students grade so the student could be eligible to participate in this week's athletics events, you should: * Agree to do it, and then file a complaint with the administrator's supervisor * Refuse to do it because an administrator cannot make you change a grade that has been earned by a student. * Calmly explain you concerns to the administrator about the request * Go to the administrator's supervisor before answering the request

* Calmly explain you concerns to the administrator about the request

According to Beth Lewis, teacher attire should meet the following requirements, it should be: * Comfortable, stylish and mature * Professional, stylish and mature * Comfortable, professional, and reflect your individual personality * Stylish and mature

* Comfortable, professional, and reflect your individual personality

An example of positive relationships with your grade level team or department is: * Compromise over strategies or materials * Talk calmly and openly with each other * Hosting the department holiday party * Help each other out with encouragement during tough issues

* Compromise over strategies or materials * Talk calmly and openly with each other * Help each other out with encouragement during tough issues

What is the best way to earn your students respect? * Demand respect from your students * Create an atmosphere of respect in your classroom * Allow the students to approve all the rules that are instituted in your classroom * Create a set of fair rules that are enforced consistently

* Create an atmosphere of respect in your classroom

Which of the following are considered forms of non-verbal communication? * Eye movements * Hand movements * Facial expressions * Sounds

* Eye movements * Hand movements * Facial expressions * Sounds

Mr. Gibson is having his second grade art students share their work by doing a gallery walk. As students walk around, one girls loudly states, "This project is horrible and belongs in the trash." What should Mr. Gibson do? * Laugh off the remark by stating, "You all are only in 2nd grade, and you'll get better." * Get all of the students attention, acknowledge he heard the remark, and remind the class of the established norm that all students respect each others work, letting them know that this sort of comment is not acceptable. * Send the student who made the remark to the office for not following school expectations. * Pretend he didn't hear the comment.

* Get all of the students attention, acknowledge he heard the remark, and remind the class of the established norm that all students respect each others work, letting them know that this sort of comment is not acceptable.

In what ways is Mr. Ridgemont's relationship with Lila inappropriate? * He did not keep his interactions professional * He presented her with special gifts * When working with Lila individually he meets behind closed doors * He transported her in his vehicle

* He did not keep his interactions professional * He presented her with special gifts * When working with Lila individually he meets behind closed doors

Coach Hand is committing which of the following inappropriate actions with students? * He is flirting in the classroom * He is dating a student * He is flirting via electronic communication * He is touching a student inappropriately

* He is flirting via electronic communication

If your supervisor calls you into the office because he/she is receiving complaints about the amount of time that you have given for a research paper that is due, you should: * Fuss at your classes for complaining to parents/principals and not to you * Change the due date before the meeting so that you could avoid any conflict * Tell the principal that the students have had enough time, you need the grade before the end of the marking period, and there will be no change in the due date * Listen to the concerns before reacting

* Listen to the concerns before reacting

Communication with parents can include the following: * Newsletter * Emails and web page postings * Phone calls * Notes about misbehavior sent home with students

* Newsletter * Emails and web page postings * Phone calls

From an emotional perspective, it is important as a teacher to: * Show your feelings so your students will be comfortable showing theirs * Not bring your personal life into the classroom * Share details of your personal life so student's get to know you * Let your mood impact your instruction to provide your students with a variety of instructional models

* Not bring your personal life into the classroom

You are two months into you first teaching position as a first-grade teacher. Jimmy, one of your students, has had a bad day and gotten under your skin. He had been roaming around the classroom and blurting out incorrect answers with every lesson. Right before the class went to lunch, he tore up one of your favorite picture books because you wouldn't allow him to get a drink of water, and he kicked you hard in the shin when you tried to talk to him about it. You asked a neighbor to take your class to lunch, and you immediately sat down and emailed his parents with your concerns. Two hours later, you receive an email from the principal asking to meet about Jimmy after school. What communication mistakes might you have made? * Not showing your email to a colleague * Not sending out a positive class newsletter * Emailing both of Jimmy's parents * Emailing while you were angry

* Not showing your email to a colleague * Emailing while you were angry

Teachers must possess integrity in order to gain and maintain the respect of their students. Which of the following is a good example of a teacher displaying integrity? * Giving all students a 75% on a quiz because the highest grade was a 57% * Threatening to give students a 0 every time that they turn in a late assignment * Practicing what they preach in terms of discipline practices in the classroom * Letting students use a book on a test after saying that they could not so their grades will be higher

* Practicing what they preach in terms of discipline practices in the classroom

When receiving an email from a parent or colleague, you should: * Respond as soon as you can make the time * Respond as soon as you read the email * Respond within 24 hours * Respond as soon as you can answer any issues raised

* Respond within 24 hours

Which would be the best example of positive relationships with a paraprofessional classroom assistant? * Invite the assistant to Happy Hour with a group of teachers * Have the assistant run your copies every day in exchange for an additional 15 minutes at lunch time * Tell the assistant that you cannot discuss student progress with them because they would not understand the grading rubric you are using * Spend some time each morning reviewing the plan for the day

* Spend some time each morning reviewing the plan for the day

Ms. Patterson is a teacher at the Bear Creek High School who also coaches the Academic Decathlon team. Because the students have so many extra-curricular activities, the team meets once a week from 6:00 to 8:00 PM in the school library. Jacob's brother usually picks him up right after the meeting, but this time, it's approaching 8:30, and Jacob is the only student left at school. He says he is fine walking alone, but that he also doesn't live far away and might walk home. What is the best next step for Ms. Patterson? * Ask for Jacob's address and use her phone's navigation to check the distance from the school and make sure it's a reasonable distance to walk. * Stay with Jacob, help him call for a ride, and plan to notify campus administration or district police if he does not get a ride. * Give Jacob a ride home. * Make sure Jacob feel safe and then head home because she needs to plan for the next day and have some time to relax.

* Stay with Jacob, help him call for a ride, and plan to notify campus administration or district police if he does not get a ride.

Which of the following are important instructional outcomes that result from a respectful classroom? * Students are more likely to finish homework assignments * Students are willing to answer questions posed by the teacher * Students are less likely to create discipline issues in the classroom * Students feel empowered to take risks in their learning

* Students are willing to answer questions posed by the teacher * Students feel empowered to take risks in their learning

Integrity is important in a teacher so that: * Accepting mediocre and work makes you better liked as a teacher * Rules can be applied to all students except those who hardly ever get into trouble. They get a little bit of a break. * Students will not respect or trust you if you are not true to your word * Students know that you care enough to challenge them to do better

* Students will not respect or trust you if you are not true to your word * Students know that you care enough to challenge them to do better

Peers at school can: * Support you professionally and emotionally * Be your sounding board when dealing with student discipline problems * Cover your class when you want to run a personal errand or go for a physical check-up * Provide lesson plan support when something you are trying is not working

* Support you professionally and emotionally * Be your sounding board when dealing with student discipline problems * Provide lesson plan support when something you are trying is not working

You find out that one of your coworkers is discussing other teachers negatively in front of his students. This is a teacher with whom you have had a good working relationship. What should you do? * Write the teacher an email expressing your concern and anger over what you have heard. * Take the teacher aside and tell him what you have heard and ask if it is accurate * Do nothing, but confide in another team member that this is happening * Let it ride until the next team meeting and bring it up as a "point of concern" in general terms without mentioning names

* Take the teacher aside and tell him what you have heard and ask if it is accurate

When contemplating feedback, it is best when it is: * Timely and positive * Accurate and positive * Timely and specific * Polite and positive

* Timely and specific

Ms. Smith is a high school science teacher who has been asked to submit IEP feedback for an ARD for Sarah, a student who is not doing well in class. She writes, "Sarah is always out to lunch. She never pays attention, and she is uninterested in class or doing well. She never studies or even asks questions that show she has prepared for class." What are the flaws in this communication? * Using the student's name. * Using a casual phrase such as "out to lunch." * Offering no positive comments * Using extreme terms such as "always" and "never"

* Using a casual phrase such as "out to lunch." * Offering no positive comments * Using extreme terms such as "always" and "never"

It's not what you say, but HOW you say that is important because: * Smiling while providing negative feedback puts students at ease * Words without emotions show a lack of intent * Students respond better to words expressed without feelings * Positive feedback with infliction will give your words maximum impact

* Words without emotions show a lack of intent * Positive feedback with infliction will give your words maximum impact

Like any tool, if you choose to use social media as an instructional tool: * You need to choose a tool that is already used by your students * You will need to teach your students the appropriate use of the tool * You will need to use a tool that you do not use yourself * Your students are already well versed in the use of social media

* You will need to teach your students the appropriate use of the tool