Professional Development & Ethical Practice Flashcards
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Which of the following is an example of a teacher demonstrating cultural competency in the classroom?
Answer: Incorporating diverse perspectives and culturally relevant materials into lessons
Cultural competency involves recognizing and incorporating students' diverse backgrounds to make learning relevant and inclusive.
A teacher is asked by a parent to change their child's grade after it has been officially submitted. The parent claims the teacher made an error but provides no evidence. The teacher should:
Answer: Review the original work and grading criteria, change only if a genuine error occurred
Ethical grading requires reviewing evidence objectively and correcting genuine errors while maintaining the integrity of the grading process.
A teacher notices significant disparities in achievement between demographic groups in their classroom. The most appropriate response is to:
Answer: Analyze instructional practices and implement targeted, research-based interventions
Equity-focused professional practice requires examining and adjusting instruction to address achievement gaps through evidence-based strategies.
Under mandatory reporting laws, which of the following situations requires a teacher to file a report with child protective services?
Answer: A student comes to school with unexplained bruising and a vague explanation
Unexplained physical injuries are a classic indicator of possible abuse and trigger mandatory reporting obligations.
Which type of professional development is generally considered most effective for changing classroom practice?
Answer: Ongoing, job-embedded learning with coaching and collaboration
Research consistently shows that sustained, job-embedded professional development with follow-up support produces the greatest changes in teaching practice.
A teacher's social media post makes a negative comment about a student's behavior using details that could identify the student. This action:
Answer: Violates FERPA and professional ethics codes
Sharing identifiable student information in any public or semi-public forum violates FERPA and professional ethics regardless of privacy settings.
The Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact (iTC) primarily serves to:
Answer: Allow teachers to transfer licenses more easily between member states
The iTC streamlines the process for licensed teachers to obtain equivalent licenses in other member states, reducing barriers to teacher mobility.