Objective #14 Practices that Uphold the Dignity of Teaching

Which of the following best illustrates a caring attitude in the classroom?

• Scolding students immediately when they make a mistake

• Allowing students to struggle without intervention

• Offering extra help or tutoring after class to those who are falling behind

• Ignoring students’ emotional concerns to focus solely on academics

Respect in teaching is best demonstrated by:

• Speaking to parents only when problems arise

• Maintaining an open-door policy for students and colleagues

• Always imposing your opinion on the class without discussion

• Setting rules without explaining their purpose to students

Which practice shows integrity in grading and assessments?

• Adjusting grades to please certain parents or administrators

• Providing clear rubrics and honest feedback on student work

• Allowing some students to skip tests while others must take them

• Changing scores to avoid extra paperwork

A teacher who upholds the dignity of teaching typically:

• Avoids collaborating with peers to keep personal methods secret

• Yells at students to maintain strict discipline at all times

• Shows empathy, fairness, and ethical behavior in all interactions

• Focuses only on personal career growth, ignoring student needs

Which scenario below demonstrates a teacher using respect and integrity in a conflict with a parent?

• Arguing in front of the class to assert authority

• Dismissing the parent’s concerns as unimportant

• Listening to the parent’s viewpoint and calmly explaining the grading process.

• Threatening to lower the child’s grade if the parent continues to complain