1. What Makes an Dedicated Inspired, Motivated, and Ethical Teacher?

2. Tremendous Group ITL 600 June 2018 Lesley-Anne Mesina Danea Williams
Joan Sandoval
Arthur Garcia
ITL 600
June 2018

3. Dedication

4. The Dedicated Teacher Dedicated: Ded·i·cat·ed /ˈdedəˌkādəd/
Definition, adjective
A person devoted to a task or a purpose; having single-minded loyalty or integrity.
Synonym: committed, devoted, staunch, firm, steadfast, loyal, unwavering, faithful, true (Dictionary.com)

5. The Dedicated Teacher
A dedicated teacher devotes his time, ability, knowledge, heart and energy to tirelessly teach, support, inspire and challenge his students to be the best they can be.
“The whole night you’re thinking about the game. I’ve not had a good sleep since I’ve started this job….It’s hours/day on a good day.” (Amit Reddy, The Exhausting life of a First Year Science Teacher)
“Teaching is about the relationships I build with my students. Teaching is Hard!” (Nancy Hanover, teacher)
“Sometimes we are the most stable adult a student might ever see. Be empathetic.” (Ev Nusic, teacher)

6. The Dedicated Teacher as described by the TPEs
TPE 6; Element 1; Reflect on their own teaching practice and level of subject matter and pedagogical knowledge to plan and implement instruction that can improve student learning.
TPE 6: Element 3; Establish professional learning goals and make progress to improve their practice by routinely engaging in communication and inquiry with colleagues.

7. Inspiration

8. What Makes an Inspired Teacher?
Inspired teachers always ask themselves the same question, “How can I be better?”
Always want to further their own growth in school and in life settings.
They also know their value as an educator, and how important they are to their students.
Finally, they remember why they became teachers in the first place; To impact younger generations in positive ways.

9. How Do Teachers Inspire Students?
“Teaching kids to count is fine, but teaching them what counts is best” - Bob Talber.
Create a community within their classrooms
Inspiring teachers nurture the curiosity of their students, as well as support their growth as individuals
They also create safe and positive environments.
Address students as individuals, not as a whole group

10. The Inspirational Teacher Described by the TPE’s
TPE 2: Element 2; Create learning environments (i.e., traditional, blended, and online) that promote productive student learning, encourage positive interactions among students, reflect diversity and multiple perspectives, and are culturally responsive.
TPE 2: Element 6; Establish and maintain clear expectations for positive classroom behavior and for student-to-student and student-to-teacher interactions by communicating classroom routines,procedures, and norms to students and families.
TPE 4: Element 7; Plan instruction that promotes a range of communication strategies and activity modes between teacher and student and among students that encourage student participation in learning.

11. Motivation

12. What Motivates a Teacher to Teach?
Make a difference in students lives.
Provide guidance by showing students how to treat people with fairness and kindness.
Prepare students for the real world.
Be a role model because some students do not have support or stability.
Flexibility to teach anywhere: online and in a classroom.

13. Motivated For A Brighter Future
Investing in Our Future
Teachers understand that their work is crucial because they are investing in our future innovators and problem-solvers.
These students can change the world and teachers help prepare them to meet this challenge.

14. The Motivated Teacher Described by the TPE’s
TPE 2: Element 5; Maintain high expectations for learning with appropriate support for the full range of students in the classroom.
TPE 5: Element 3; Involve all students in self-assessment and reflection on their learning goals and progress and provide students with opportunities to revise or reframe their work based on assessment feedback.
TPE 6: Element 3; Establish professional learning goals and make progress to improve their practice by routinely engaging in communication and inquiry with colleagues.

15. Ethics

16. California Teachers Association (CTA) Code of Ethics
Principle One: Commitment to the Students
In fulfillment of the obligation to the student, the educator:
Shall not on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, national origin, marital status, political or religion beliefs, family, social, or cultural background, or sexual orientation, unfairly.
Shall not unreasonably deny the student access to varying points of view.
Shall make reasonable effort to protect the student from conditions harmful to learning or to health and safety.
Shall not intentionally expose the student to embarrassment or disparagement
Principle Two: Commitment to the Profession
In fulfillment of the obligation of the profession, the educator:
Shall not misrepresent his/her professional qualifications.
Shall not assist any entry into the profession of a person known to be unqualified in respect to character, education, or other relevant attribute.
Shall not knowingly make a false statement concerning the qualifications of a candidate for a professional position.
Shall not assist a non educator in the unauthorized practice of teaching.
Shall not knowingly make false or malicious statements about a colleague. (CTA.ORG)

17. What Makes an Ethical Teacher?
Knowledge: “Possessing adequate and appropriate knowledge is crucial in solving ethical issues. Having adequate knowledge of both the situation in question and what is expected of them helps teachers visualize multiple approaches to ethical dilemmas.”
Empathy: “Empathy refers to the ability to appreciate a situation from the point of view of the various participants involved. It enables decision-making that aims to provide the greatest unbiased benefit to all parties.”
Reasoning: “It’s important for teachers to be able to reflect on a situation or circumstance while taking all aspects into consideration and maintaining moral principles as a gauge for deliberation.”

18. Continued...
Appreciation for Moral Considerations: “The ability to identify and analyze conflicting and competing moral interests involved in any given situation is very important when faced with ethical dilemmas. … The most important trait in dealing with moral considerations is the ability to adhere to the truth.”
Courage: “ Courage is required to create ethical outcomes appropriate for all parties involved, and it can take the form of willpower, tact, or even street-smartness, depending on the situation. … Keeping your students’ best interests at heart will help to guide you in the right direction.”
Interpersonal skills: “In ethically tinged situations, teachers must know how to formulate their words tactfully and how to use the right expressions and put them forth in frank manner, so they appear neither too harsh nor too feeble.” (THEEDVOCATE.ORG)

19. The Ethical Teacher Described by the TPE’s
TPE 6: Elements 2; Recognize their own values and implicit and explicit biases, the ways in which these values and implicit and explicit biases may positively and negatively affect teaching and learning, and work to mitigate any negative impact on the teaching and learning of students. They exhibit positive dispositions of caring, support, acceptance, and fairness toward all students and families, as well as toward their colleagues.
TPE 6: Element 6; Understand and enact professional roles and responsibilities as mandated reporters and comply with all laws concerning professional responsibilities, professional conduct, and moral fitness, including the responsible use of social media and other digital platforms and tools.

20. References
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