700.1P The Teacher: Performance-based Assessment

Part 1: Educator Code of Ethics
As you have learned in this course, teachers serve as role models and your conduct, both on
and off the job, can significantly impact your professional image. In this project, you are to
read each scenario and answer the questions that follow.
Your Task:
For each scenario (2), you are to write a paragraph of at least 1/2 page in length that will:
• Identify the ethical behavior/dilemma,
• Cite the standard of professional behavior from the Code of Ethics the action violates
using the number and letter and exact language of the standard.
• Provide justification for your selection of the standard, and
• Describe an alternate behavior that is detailed and appropriate to take in that situation.
You are expected to use professional language, spelling, and grammar.

Part 2: Effective Communication with Parents
Your Task:
Respond to Mrs. Jackson in a paragraph or two. Your response should reflect effective
communication skills such as setting aside judgement and remaining calm. You should address
her concerns and assert yourself through the values of the district.
You are expected to use professional language, spelling, and grammar.

Part 3: Relations with Colleagues
Your Task
In a paragraph or two explain how Ms. Jeffries should handle the situation. Be sure to consider the
following:

1. Did Ms. Jeffries do anything inappropriate? If so, what should she have done instead?
2. Did Mrs. Daniels do anything inappropriate? If so, what should she have done instead?
3. According to guidelines of effective communication, what should Ms. Jeffries do next? Be
specific in how she should approach the situation and Mrs. Daniels.

SCORING CRITERIA
Code of Ethics portion:
• Identification of behavior
• Standard(s) cited and justification
• Identification of alternative, ethical behavior
• Professional Writing
Communication with Parents
• Effective Communication
• Concerns Addressed
• Professional Writing
Relations with Colleagues
• Identification of inappropriate behavior and alternatives
• Explanation of Next Steps
• Professional Writing

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