Professionalism & Ethical Practices Flashcards

A teacher discovers a student has been bullying peers online using a personal device off school property. The educator's primary responsibility is to:

Answer: Report the behavior to school administration if it creates a hostile school environment

Cyberbullying that disrupts the school environment is within an educator's professional responsibility to report even if it originates off campus.

When a teacher suspects a student is being neglected at home, the teacher should file a report with:

Answer: The Oregon Department of Human Services or local law enforcement

Suspected child neglect must be reported to DHS or local law enforcement, not just school leadership.

Which of the following best describes the ethical principle of educational equity in Oregon classrooms?

Answer: Providing equitable access and support so all students can succeed

Equity means providing differentiated support so every student has fair access to learning opportunities, not identical treatment.

A teacher is asked by a local news outlet to comment on a specific student's academic struggles. The teacher should:

Answer: Decline to share any student-specific information due to FERPA

FERPA prohibits educators from disclosing personally identifiable student information to unauthorized outside parties.

An educator who accepts gifts from parents in exchange for preferential grading is violating which professional standard?

Answer: Ethical standards of impartiality and professional integrity

Accepting gifts for preferential treatment violates the ethical standard requiring educators to act with impartiality and integrity.

Which action reflects culturally responsive professional practice for an Oregon educator?

Answer: Incorporating students' cultural backgrounds and experiences into instruction

Culturally responsive practice involves acknowledging and integrating students' diverse backgrounds into meaningful learning experiences.

If an educator disagrees with a school policy, the most professionally appropriate course of action is to:

Answer: Work within established channels to advocate for change while following current policy

Professionals advocate for change through appropriate channels while continuing to fulfill their current obligations.