1. ECE1-4 Professionalism
Definitions

2. Anti-bias
a phrase describing the development of curriculum that emphasizes an inclusive look at people and problems, extending the tenets of multicultural education and pluralism
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3. Continuing education
The commitment of teachers to learning new approaches and ideas and to continuing to challenge themselves to higher levels of learning and competence.
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4. Core values
The basic purposes or issues a professional group acknowledges as common concerns to all its members.
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5. Emotional framework
The basic “feeling” structure of a classroom that determines the tone and underlying sensibilities that affect how people feel and behave while in class.
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6. ethics
A theory or system of stated principles or standards; what is “right and wrong”; one’s values; the principles of conduct governing both an individual teacher and the teaching profession.
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7. Intentional teaching
Being clear about what is being taught, knowing its purpose, and articulating decisions to help children achieve certain goals.
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8. Professional standards
The level of requirement, excellence, or attainment mandated by a professional group, organization, or association for its membership.
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9. Reflective teaching
Taking time to think more deeply about how learning and teaching interact and what this means as a teacher.
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10. Self-awareness
An awareness of one’s personality or individuality; in teaching terms, an ability to understand one’s self and assess personal strengths and weaknesses.
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11. Team teaching
Group-based manner of teaching, where a group composed of people with varying skills, experience, and training teach jointly.
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