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Professional Practices for Educators

(5 Hr Course) - $25.00*

*Individual purchase cost is $5.00 per credit hour for courses or some districts may have a contract.

Description

Practice decision making skills on issues such as school safety and security procedures, educational liability, professional responsibilities, and ethics.

Learning Objectives

  • Identify techniques to provide effective feedback to promote student growth.
  • Create and maintain a safe and open learning environment for all students.
  • Understand the importance of creating and promoting a positive school environment.
  • Determine ways to collaborate with home, school, and other stakeholders to foster communication and obtain resources.
  • Recognize the importance of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) related to student privacy.
  • Understand that educators are held to a high moral standard in a community and that effective educators adhere to the Code of Ethics.

Documentation Methods

Participants must document their learning by completing the following summatives.

1 Multiple Choice Exam - Learner demonstrates knowledge of content by selecting the correct answer from the choices provided.
1 Reflection - Learner synthesizes previous knowledge and course content in order to develop a narrative response.

The summatives must meet 80% of the established criteria.

Course Last Updated: 2023