ORELA Professionalism & Ethical Practices 4

Question 1

A teacher who shares a student's learning disability diagnosis with other teachers who do not work with that student is:

Accepted Answer

Violating FERPA by sharing confidential information with unauthorized staff

Answer

Student disability information may only be shared with school personnel who have a legitimate educational need to know.

Question 2

A new teacher feels unprepared to teach a required unit on a topic outside their expertise. The most ethical action is to:

Accepted Answer

Seek support from a mentor, colleague, or professional development resources

Answer

Seeking support and professional development reflects ethical responsibility to provide competent instruction.

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of professional boundary violation between a teacher and student?

Accepted Answer

Exchanging personal phone numbers for private communication outside school

Answer

Establishing personal communication channels outside school systems blurs professional boundaries and can create inappropriate relationships.

Question 4

Oregon educators are expected to maintain professional competence throughout their careers primarily because:

Accepted Answer

Students are best served by teachers who continuously update their knowledge and skills

Answer

Continuous professional growth is fundamentally tied to the educator's primary obligation of promoting student learning.

Question 5

A teacher witnesses a fellow educator using corporal punishment, which is prohibited in Oregon schools. The witnessing teacher must:

Accepted Answer

Report the incident to school administration

Answer

Witnessing prohibited student mistreatment creates an obligation to report to administration, as student welfare takes precedence.

(ORELA) Oregon Educator Licensure Assessments Practice Test