Making Things Better:Making Things Better:

O’Dell Isaac IIMTE 501

Instructor: Lizette RogersOctober 27, 2014

Professional Responsibilities in the Professional Responsibilities in the Teaching ProfessionTeaching Profession

Teacher Responsibilities

Maximize student opportunities for learning

Interact well with students, parents, and other teachers

Maintain positive role in school/community

Teacher Responsibilities

Maintain a safe, healthy environment for learning

Be available to students who need assistance

Accommodate students of varying ability

National Teacher Standards

National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

American Association of Educators (AAE) Code of Ethics

Colorado Teacher Standards

Colorado Board of Education

Colorado Teacher Quality Standards

Professional Development

Evolve as a teacher

Learn and implement new skills

Ongoing process

Should take place over time

Technology in the Classroom

Disadvantages

Speed

Vast array of information

Helps with student-centered classroom

Advantages

Can be a distraction to young students

Can facilitate cheating

Can make students dependent

References

American Association of Educators: www.aaeteachers.org

Center for Public Education: www.centerforpubliceducation.org

National Board for Professional Teaching Standards: www.nbpts.org