AECTP Professional & Ethical Practices 4

Question 1

A teacher suspects a student is being bullied online by classmates. The teacher's ethical obligation includes:

Accepted Answer

Documenting the behavior and reporting it to administration per the school's anti-bullying policy

Answer

Educators have a professional duty to document and report suspected bullying, including cyberbullying, through official school channels.

Question 2

The Alabama Standards for Excellence require educators to engage in continuous professional growth. Which activity best meets this standard?

Accepted Answer

Participating in peer coaching, professional learning communities, or formal coursework

Answer

Meaningful professional growth involves active, reflective engagement in communities of practice and application of new learning to instruction.

Question 3

A student with a 504 Plan for ADHD requests extended time on a standardized classroom test. The teacher refuses, saying the test needs to be 'fair for everyone.' This decision is:

Accepted Answer

Incorrect, because 504 Plans are legally binding and require the accommodation

Answer

504 Plans are protected under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act; denying legally required accommodations violates federal law.

Question 4

When using copyrighted materials in the classroom, teachers are most protected under which legal doctrine?

Accepted Answer

The Fair Use Doctrine

Answer

The Fair Use Doctrine permits limited use of copyrighted materials for educational purposes when specific criteria are met.

Question 5

A teacher shares a student's learning disability status with another teacher who does not teach that student. This most likely violates:

Accepted Answer

FERPA, which restricts disclosure of student information to those with a legitimate educational interest

Answer

FERPA limits disclosure of personally identifiable student information to school officials with a legitimate educational interest.

(AECTP) Alabama Educator Certification Testing Program Practice Test

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AECTP Professional & Ethical Practices 4