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The 5 Standards of Practice for the

Teaching Profession and Related Assignments

Professionalism and Ethics 

(ethical standards, oct.ca)

 

Our values, attitudes and actions influence our students. We are seen as role model and as such must keep in mind those ethical principles. Not only do we share with our students our love for a subject, we also give them clues on how to behave in society. Not only should we be good teachers, we should also be good persons so they can become ones too. It is our responsibility to act in accordance with these human values and principles.

Commitment to Students and Student Learning

 

Teachers “are dedicated in their care and commitment to students. They treat students equitably and with respect and are sensitive to factors that influence individual student learning. Members facilitate the development of students as contributing citizens of Canadian society”. (oct.ca)

 

Connecting with Students: Equity and openness / Empathy and optimism / Earning trust / Motiver les élèves.

 

Building Inclusion and wellnessCreating a safe learning and teaching environment / Creating a Positive Learning Environment / Classroom Layout Ideas.

 

Visual Art lesson designed to federate a class (French)

 

Professional Practices
 

Teachers “apply professional knowledge and experience to promote student learning. They use appropriate pedagogy, assessment and evaluation, resources and technology in planning for and responding to the needs of individual students and learning communities. Members refine their professional practice through ongoing inquiry, dialogue and reflection”. (oct.ca)

 

Classroom Management: Establishing routines and conflict mediation.

 

Communicating with Parents and Guardians and community members 

 

Assessing Student Learning: Evaluation Strategies for Intermediate / Senior Divisions and Grading Policy / Seconde chance

 

Visual Art lesson using Technologies (French)

Professional Knowledge

 

Teachers “strive to be current in their professional knowledge and recognize its relationship to practice. They understand and reflect on student development, learning theory, pedagogy, curriculum, ethics, educational research and related policies and legislation to inform professional judgment in practice”. (oct.ca)

 

Curriculum: Overall and specific expectations.

 

Meeting Diverse Learning Needs: Universal Design For Learning and Differentiated Instruction / Accommodating students with exceptionalities / What is necessary for some, is good for all / Ce qui est nécessaire pour certain est utile à tous

 

Learning theoryProblem-based approach, Big Ideas and Essential Questions, Spiral growth.

 

Visual Art lesson using the three-part lesson format 

Leadership in Learning Communities
 

Teachers “promote and participate in the creation of collaborative, safe and supportive learning communities. They recognize their shared responsibilities and their leadership roles in order to facilitate student success. (Teachers) maintain and uphold the principles of the ethical standards in these learning communities”. (oct.ca)

 

Passion for Teaching

 

Visual Art lesson including a partnership

 

Example of interdisciplinary project (French) 

Exemple de leçon reliant l'élève à la communauté francophone (poème)

Ongoing Professional Learning
 

Teachers “recognize that a commitment to ongoing professional learning is integral to effective practice and to student learning. Professional practice and self-directed learning are informed by experience, research, collaboration and knowledge”. (oct.ca)

 

Continuing Professional Learning and Growth

 

Learning within the school community, with the students: Creative Solutions and school issues / Trouver un équilibre avec et pour l'élève.

La littéracie en milieu francophone: encourager à la littéracie / Documents et ressources.

Possessivement vôtre: leçon 10ème année français cadre

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