Standards of Practice
The Standards of Practice for the Teaching Profession showcase the goals of the profession. They outline the knowledge, skills, and values that are essential to being a teacher in Ontario. Below, I have listed the standards and their explanations which are provided by the Ontario College of Teachers (Ontario College of Teachers. (2015). Standards of Practice. Retrieved from http://www.oct.ca/public/professional-standards/standards-of-practice).
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Commitment to Students and Student Learning
Members are dedicated in their care and commitment to students. They treat students equitably and with respect and are sensitive to factors that influence individual student learning. Members facilitate the development of students as contributing citizens of Canadian society. -OCT website
Professional Practice
Members apply professional knowledge and experience to promote student learning. They use appropriate pedagogy, assessment and evaluation, resources and technology in planning for and responding to the needs of individual students and learning communities. Members refine their professional practice through ongoing inquiry, dialogue and reflection. -OCT website
Professional Knowledge
Members strive to be current in their professional knowledge and recognize its relationship to practice. They understand and reflect on student development, learning theory, pedagogy, curriculum, ethics, educational research and related policies and legislation to inform professional judgment in practice. -OCT website
Leadership in Learning Communities
Members promote and participate in the creation of collaborative, safe and supportive learning communities. They recognize their shared responsibilities and their leadership roles in order to facilitate student success. Members maintain and uphold the principles of the ethical standards in these learning communities. -OCT website
Ongoing Professional
Learning
Members recognize that a commitment to ongoing professional learning is integral to effective practice and to student learning. Professional practice and self-directed learning are informed by experience, research, collaboration and knowledge. -OCT website