It is expected that the profession of teaching embraces many qualities of any other professional practice. Teachers must possess a combination of many qualities beginning with a strong academic background and wide-ranging knowledge. The National Framework for Professional Standards for Teaching (2003) it is the knowledge of students, curriculum, subject matter, pedagogy, education – related legislation and the specifically teaching context that is the foundation on effective teaching, and a firm foundation on which to construct well educated judgments.
Additional expected qualities that create the essentials of professionalism in relation to teaching are a high level of cognitive skills and social capabilities together with experienced personal qualities as stated by Marsh (2008) which include sensitivity, compassion, reflective and innovative thinking and commitment and dedication to the job. This support to facilitate such desired moral qualities as respect, caring, integrity, diligence and open communication as outlined by Groundwater-Smith (2009), the relationship of which is reinforced by Whitton (2009 p.47) in defining professionalism in teaching as being “…dependant of correct standards with the right conduct or practice”.
A teacher today needs to have an ability to relate to and create partnerships not with their students, but also families, administrators and other professionals. This ensures that all persons involved with the education of the student are on the same page. All involved then work in harmony and help each other achieve the common goal of educating the student in the best possible way for the best possible result. (Wesley, 1998, p 80)
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Show MoreThe Florida Department of Education has its own specific Code of Ethics just as any other state in the united state. 6B-1:001 is the Codes and 6b-1:006 are the Principles. As an educator in Florida one is expected and required to follow all the codes and principles. To be sure to not get into trouble an educator must follow the all the Principles of Professional conduct for the Education Profession. There are many obligations involved, ones to the students, ones to the public, and ones to the profession. By breaking those rules one can have their educator’s certification revoked and not be permitted to teach in Florida or they could also be punished by the law enforcement (1).
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