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

Answer

When a situation exceeds the appropriate scope of a teacher assistant's role, it must be reported to the supervising teacher who can provide appropriate guidance.

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

Answer

Disclosing a student's learning disability to a parent volunteer violates confidentiality because volunteers are not authorized to receive private student information.

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

Answer

Professional ethics require that disagreements be addressed through respectful private communication with the supervising teacher rather than undermining their authority.

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

Answer

Student information should only be discussed in appropriate professional settings, not in public places where confidentiality cannot be maintained.

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

Answer

Using approved, school-sanctioned platforms to collaborate with the teacher is an ethical and appropriate use of technology in the professional role.

(CTA) Certified Teacher Assistant Practice Test

(CTA) Certified Teacher Assistant Practice Test

CTA Ethics & Legal Responsibilities 3