Education Week led me to a link about professional in teaching. This, of course, is a very important aspect of education. How an educator presents themselves will have an impact on how the students learn and react to the teachers authority. The website "Career Corner" lists what characteristics are essential for a good educator; which include knowledge, competency, honesty, integrity, accountability, self regulation, and image. To me, the most important characteristics from that list are competency, honesty, and accountability. Every teacher should know the material they are teaching.It is practically impossible to teach students a subject you do not know yourself, or at least to an appropriate degree. Before the information is passed to the students, you as the educator, are responsible for that material. You must have accountability of your work. Teachers must also remain honest. Things that should be brought to the attention of administration should not be neglected. You have a duty as a teacher to ensure the safety and well being of each of your students. After reading this short article, I will be more aware about what I do and how I present myself in and out of the classroom.
The ABC's of being a "professional" educator: http://blogs.edweek.org/topschooljobs/careers/2015/04/the_abcs_of_being_a_profession.html?cmp=soc-edit-
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