GED Professional Development & Ethics Flashcards
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Which organization sets the standards and administers the official GED test in the United States?
Answer: GED Testing Service (GEDTS)
GED Testing Service (GEDTS) owns and administers the GED test and sets the content and performance standards.
A GED teacher who shares a student's academic struggles with a third party without consent most likely violates which principle?
Answer: Student confidentiality and FERPA protections
FERPA protects student education records, and sharing academic information without consent violates this federal privacy law.
Ongoing professional development for GED instructors is important primarily because:
Answer: GED content standards and best practices evolve over time
GED content frameworks are periodically updated, and instructional best practices evolve, making ongoing professional development essential.
Which ethical obligation requires GED teachers to treat all students equitably regardless of background?
Answer: Non-discrimination and equal access
Non-discrimination and equal access are core ethical obligations requiring GED educators to serve all students fairly.
A GED instructor who reflects on their teaching practice, seeks feedback, and adjusts their methods is demonstrating:
Answer: Reflective practice and professional growth
Reflective practice is a hallmark of professional growth in which educators critically examine and improve their own teaching.
Which action by a GED teacher would be considered a conflict of interest?
Answer: Recommending a tutoring service in which the teacher has a financial stake
Recommending a service for personal financial gain creates a conflict of interest that undermines professional integrity.