Mudule 2 (section 1)

Question 1

Oxford dictionary definition for “competent”

Answer 1

Having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully.

Question 2

What is also very important to add to the definition for competent for a teach.

Answer 2

Habit

Ex: showing up on time ready to teach

Question 3

Definition of a “Competent teacher”

Answer 3

A person who has the knowledge, ability, skills and habits necessary to teach successfully.

Question 4

KASH

Answer 4

Knowledge, ability, skills and habit.

Question 5

What makes a competent teacher?

Answer 5

KASH

Knowledge, ability, skills and habit

Question 6

Code of practice for teachers:

5 bullet points

Answer 6

• a conviction that excellence is achieved via competence
• a belief in the worth, individuality and dignity of each person
• a commitment to truth, excellence and democratic principles
• an allegiance to freedom to learn and teach
• a dedication to the principles of equal opportunity for all

Question 7

Members of the TEFL/TESOL teaching profession are committed to demonstrating the following values and ideals which underpin the profession:

Answer 7

• honesty and integrity
• dignity and diversity
• respect and trust
• responsibility and accountability
• care and protection
• fairness and justice

Question 8

Honesty and integrity

Answer 8

• Creating and maintaining appropriate professional relationships in the classroom, school and in the public
• acting with impartiality, truthfulness and honesty
• displaying consistently high standards of personal and professional behavior
• refraining from disclosing information about colleagues in the course of professional services unless disclosure serves a compelling professional purpose or is required by law
• refraining from any abuse of position of authority or relationships with students, parents, carers or colleagues for financial, political or personal gain
• acting according to law

Question 9

Dignity and diversity

Answer 9

• valuing diversity and treating student, parents carers and colleagues equitably and fairly and with care and compassion while respecting the uniqueness of family and socio-economic backgrounds, cultures, races, religions and beliefs
• valuing the learning needs, effort, and potential, and acknowledging the uniqueness, of each student
• improving the wellbeing and progress of those students with special needs
• fostering the valuing of diversity and encouraging the development of international, multicultural, gender, and indigenous and other perspectives
• allowing, reasonably, the students access to varying points of view

Question 10

Respect and trust

Answer 10

• acknowledge that relationships with students and their families must be based on mutual respect, trust and confidentiality of personal information, unless disclosure of any information serves a compelling professional purpose or is required by law
• acknowledging the contribution that mutual respect, trust and confidentiality make to students wellbeing and learning
• acknowledging the desire and hopes of the students families and carers
• a tina with educacional colleagues and the wider community in ways which enhance the profession
• acknowledging the status, responsibilities and authority of colleagues
• remaining open to constructive criticism from peers and showing respect and consideration for different viewpoints

Question 11

Responsibility and accountability

Answer 11

• giving priority to the education and welfare of all students in our care
• guiding and encouraging students to achieve their potential, ensuring all students have an equal opportunity to achieve their potential.
• creating interactive learning environments, rather than environments in which the students are merely passive recipients of information
• regarding themselves as learners and engaging in continuous professional development, and improving teaching and learning strategies for themselves and colleagues
• working collaboratively, co-operatively and enthusiastically with colleagues and other educational bodies in the best interests of the education and welfare of the students
• taking precautions to distinguish between their personal views and those of the local school district or governing body
• promoting the ongoing development of teaching as a profession
• upholding school policies, procedures and practices
• modeling the behavior, attitudes and positive values which are widely accepted in society and encouraging students to apply then and critically appreciate their significance

Question 12

Care and protection

Answer 12

• Having empathy and respect for, and rapport with, students and their families and carers, colleagues and communities
• committing to students wellbeing and learning through practice of positive influence, professional judgement and empathy in practice
• adhering to the schools student protection policies and procedures
• make reasonable effort to protect the student from conditions harmful to learning or to health and safety
• refraining from any racial, gender, political, verbal, physical, emotional abuse, embarrassment or harassment
• being generous with praise and giving positive inputs and feedback

Question 13

Fairness and justice

Answer 13

• being fair and reasonable at all times
• being committed to the wellbeing of individuals and the community and to the common good
• resolving competing claims or problems arising from different ethical principles and different interest groups through reflective professional discussion