Entry 4.

1- Professional Learning and Ethical Practices

The candidate engages in ongoing professional learning and uses evidence to continually evaluate his or
her practice, particularly the effects of his or her choices and actions on others (learners, families, other
professionals, and the community), and adapts practice to meet the needs of each learner.
Being an effective teacher correlates with being a lifelong learner. If a teacher isn’t open to
learning, they will not be a successful teacher. The teacher should be a role model for their students,
especially in this area. Otherwise, the instructor of the course needs to have an open mind for other ideas
or they will come across as the dictator of the classroom rather than a facilitator for original and creative
ideas. Professional Development opportunities are much more than places for teachers to get free things
or to “get a free pass” from their jobs. These experiences are built to support the efforts of educators by
providing them with new information and giving them an opportunity to evaluate their current teaching
methods. If these methods need to be adapted to meet the ever changing needs of students, a conference
or seminar may be the perfect way to gather ideas to help benefit students. Above all, the instructor
should always strive to put the needs of others first. The students should always be protected, given the
proper care and the highest quality of education. These students’ families should be involved in their
learning, and the teacher should strive to respect each colleague and administrator in the same way.