TA Professional Development & Ethics 3

Question 1

A TA overhears a student making statements suggesting thoughts of self-harm. The IMMEDIATE action should be:

Accepted Answer

Notify the supervising teacher or school counselor right away

Answer

Statements suggesting self-harm must be reported immediately to school personnel trained to handle mental health crises.

Question 2

Which action by a TA BEST demonstrates cultural responsiveness in the classroom?

Accepted Answer

Learning about students' cultural backgrounds to inform support strategies

Answer

Understanding students' cultural contexts allows TAs to provide more effective, equitable support that honors diverse backgrounds.

Question 3

When a TA is assigned to support a student with an IEP, the TA's role is to:

Accepted Answer

Implement the accommodations and supports specified in the IEP under teacher direction

Answer

TAs implement IEP accommodations as directed by the lead teacher and IEP team, not modify or override them independently.

Question 4

A parent approaches you in the parking lot demanding to know why their child received a low grade. You should:

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge the concern and direct the parent to schedule a meeting with the teacher

Answer

Grading decisions and parent conferences fall under the lead teacher's authority; TAs should redirect parents to the appropriate person.

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of a TA modeling ethical behavior for students?

Accepted Answer

Admitting a mistake made during instruction and correcting it openly

Answer

Openly correcting mistakes demonstrates accountability and integrity, which are core ethical values students should internalize.

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