Amy Keith 22269786 Standard Seven Professional

Experience 3

Standard Seven
Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/ carers and the community

Meeting professional ethics and responsibilities is the responsibility of every teacher, for me, this involves acting in a professional
manner while in the school grounds, towards both students and colleagues as well as dressing in a professional manner. (Standard
7.1). Acting in a professional manner towards all students and teachers within the classroom community is a standard that all
professional teachers must meet and I aim to meet every time I visit a school for any reason. (Standard 7.1). Marking the roll and
taking accountability for students within my care is one of the most important responsibilities I have had while on my professional
experience and I ensure that I treat this responsibility in a professional manner. (Standard 7.2). Whether students are in a
classroom setting or in a sports class, it is important that teachers know where their students are at all times in case of an
emergency. (Standard 7.2). Engaging with the parents and carers of students within my classes is an important way that parents
and I can work together to achieve a mutual goal for their student. Inviting parents and carers into the classroom to help wherever
possible is one way that I can help to create cohesion between home and school environments. (Standard 7.3). Engaging with the
community that the school is situated in is an important way to involve the community within the school, this could include a school
fair, book fair or bringing in community professionals into the classroom to help with a lesson, for example, bringing in an Aboriginal
elder to tell students dreamtime stories or to create Aboriginal art work that is authentic. (Standard 7.4).

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Note the focus area and
standard descriptor/s the
artefact / document reflects
7.1 Meet professional ethics
and responsibilities
Understand and apply the key
principles described in codes
of ethics and conduct for the
teaching profession.
7.2 Comply with legislative,
administrative and
organisational requirements
Understand the relevant
legislative, administrative and
organisational policies and
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Annotations for Standard Seven
Note the type of Describe the document / artefact and
artefact / document indicate the possible impact or result of
the artefact / document on teaching and/
or student learning
This artefact is both Throughout my third professional
interim and final experience I upheld my professional
comments written by ethics and responsibilities, engaging
my mentor teacher at professionally with all staff and students
the completion of at all times.
part a, of my third
professional The code of ethics for teachers is
experience. designed to protect the rights of the
students, all the students.
(The importance of teacher ethics,
2017). Meeting professional ethics is
important for all teachers and preservice
teachers. Behaving in a professional
Professional
Describe how the document /
artefact meets the standard
descriptors you have identified.
I strive to be a professional at
all times in a school
community, whether this is how
I act, speak or dress. I treat all
school staff with respect and
offer to help wherever
possible. (Standard 7.1)
My mentor teacher said:
Amy conducts in a
professional manner at all
times.
Amy is working well with
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processes required for manner towards all staff and students is
teachers according to school something that I always ensure that I am
stage. doing when out in schools.
Complying with legislative,
administrative and organisational
requirements is important for teachers
as they have a duty of care to the
students that they teach. Whilst on my
third placement I marked the roll at the
start of my lessons to ensure that the
students in my care were accounted for.
I act in a professional manner towards
all staff and students at all times
whether they are my students or other
students within the school community.
Professional
others and is gaining
confidence in the school
community.
On my placement I
endeavoured to mark the roll
every lesson and be
accountable for every student
in my classroom. Students
would only be marked present
on the roll if the student was
sitting in my class at the time
of marking. If the student
comes late they have to have a
late slip from the office.
(Standard 7.2).
My mentor teacher wrote:
School legislation is adhered
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to in her interactions with staff

and students.
Rolls marked and student/
teacher accountability.

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Artefact: Interim and final comments from my mentor after my third professional experience.

Amy conducts herself in a professional manner at all times. School legislation is adhered to in her interactions with staff and
students.

Amy is working well with others and is gaining confidence in the school community. Rolls marked and student/ teacher
accountability. Professional relationships upheld at all times.

References

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Australian Institute of Teaching and School Leadership. (2011). Australian professional standards for teachers. Retrieved from:
http://www.aitsl.edu.au/docs/default-source/apst-resources/australian_professional_standard_for_teachers_final.pd

The Importance of Teacher Ethics. (2017). Retrieved from

http://www2.education.uiowa.edu/html/eportfolio/tep/07e170folder/Ethics.htm