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Alyssa McCarthy
Fall 2015
Wisconsin Teaching Standard (WTS) 9: Teachers are able to evaluate themselves.
The teacher is a reflective practitioner who continually evaluates the effects of his/her
choices and actions on others (students, parents, and other professionals in the learning
Knowledge. The teacher understands methods of inquiry that provide him/her with a
variety of self assessment and problem-solving strategies for reflecting on his/her practice, its
influences on students growth and learning, and the complex interactions between them.
The teacher recognizes his/her professional responsibility for engaging in and supporting
cultural, social, and philosophical frameworks, and research as sources for evaluating the
outcomes of teaching and learning and as a basis for reflecting on and revising practice.
Alyssa McCarthy
695-Portfolio Entry
Code of Ethics Article
Whats the difference between a good teacher and a great one? What does a successful
educator look like? A successful educator makes a commitment to teach their students and to
protect them. Successful educators make a commitment to work as a team with their
colleagues, the parents and the community. Lastly, successful educators set an example of
respect, professionalism and responsibility in the classroom. Teachers are held to these higher
standards than legislation states because of their ability to impact a childs life.
and the community. In order to uphold this responsibility there needs to be a set of guidelines
that every successful educator follows within their classroom. Upholding this ethical
responsibility requires working and living with professionalism in mind. These guidelines, based
on past case law and current moral philosophy, are explained and applied below:
DO: Inspire to learn. Encourage and guide students to want more out of their education. Give
DONT: Inhibit creativity. No two students learn exactly the same way. Allow independent
DO: Protect students as they grow. The classroom needs to be safe for all students.
Teachers need to protect the physical and emotional health of their students. Bullying and
DONT: Discriminate. All students despite race, gender, religion, socioeconomic status, and
sexual preference have the right to learn and should be included in the educational process.
DO: Be an honest team member. A teachers coworkers are his/her support system.
Educators should hold one another accountable to their qualifications. Dont slander a colleague
DONT: Break confidentiality laws. Teachers are expected to keep student records
confidential. Support the parents and students legal rights. Be an advocate for the students
well being.
DO: Communicate. Teachers should communicate with the parents or guardians on a regular
classroom procedures. Find new ways to teach and remain educated on field knowledge.
DO: Be an active community member. Represent the school district in the community with
honesty. Advocate for school policies and work to close achievement gaps.
DONT: Abuse your professional power. Teachers shouldnt use their position to take
advantage of students, parents or coworkers. This includes inappropriate relations with any