CTA Ethics & Legal Responsibilities 3

Question 1

A student begins sharing uncomfortable personal information with the teacher assistant during a tutoring session. What is the best course of action?

Accepted Answer

Report the situation to the supervising teacher after the session

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Continue listening to support the student emotionally

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Ask the student to immediately stop sharing personal information

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Ignore the situation to avoid embarrassing the student

Question 2

Which of the following represents a breach of student confidentiality?

Accepted Answer

Mentioning a student's learning disability to a parent volunteer in the classroom

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Discussing a student's IEP goals with their assigned special education teacher

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Reporting a student's behavioral concerns to the principal

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Reviewing a student's health plan with the school nurse

Question 3

What is the most appropriate way for a teacher assistant to handle a disagreement with the lead teacher's instructional approach?

Accepted Answer

Discuss the concern privately and respectfully with the lead teacher after class

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Implement their own preferred approach when the teacher is not present

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Complain to other staff members about the teacher's methods

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Ignore the situation since the teacher is ultimately in charge

Question 4

A parent approaches a teacher assistant in a grocery store and asks for an update on their child's academic progress. The teacher assistant should:

Accepted Answer

Explain that school matters should be discussed in appropriate school settings

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Provide a brief summary of the student's recent performance

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Refer the parent to contact the school principal for all information

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Share basic information since the parent is the child's legal guardian

Question 5

Which action by a teacher assistant would be considered an ethical use of technology?

Accepted Answer

Using approved school platforms to share educational resources with the teacher

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Taking photos of students' work to post on a personal social media page

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Looking up student information on personal devices for quick reference

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Recording student behavior on a personal phone for informal documentation

Question 6

A teacher assistant is offered a substantial gift from a student's family in appreciation for their support. The most ethical response is to:

Accepted Answer

Decline the gift and explain the school's policy on accepting gifts

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Accept the gift graciously to avoid offending the family

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Accept the gift but report it to the principal afterward

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Suggest the family donate the equivalent amount to the classroom fund

Question 7

What is the primary reason teacher assistants must maintain professional boundaries with students?

Accepted Answer

To protect student welfare and maintain the integrity of the educational relationship

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To follow administrative rules and avoid personal disciplinary action

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To limit the amount of time spent with individual students

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To ensure that all students receive equal amounts of attention from the assistant