Standards of Practice
This principle emphasizes the importance of continuous self-reflection and professional growth for educators.
What is ongoing professional development?
This group is responsible for attending school regularly and participating actively in their learning.
What are students main responsibility?
This expectation encourages graduates to demonstrate an understanding of the importance of human dignity and respect for all individuals.
What is a compassionate community member?
This policy encourages educators to model effective communication and conflict resolution skills to help students navigate social interactions.
What is teaching social-emotional skills?
Teachers are expected to uphold this standard by promoting fairness and ensuring equitable treatment for all students.
What is the principle of equity?
This standard encourages teachers to foster inclusive learning environments that respect diversity and promote equity.
What is the commitment to inclusive education?
This legislation emphasizes the importance of parental involvement in promoting student achievement and well-being.
What is the Education Act?
Graduates are expected to engage in lifelong learning and development, showing curiosity and a desire to improve.
What is a lifelong learner?
Role models in the classroom should promote this understanding, helping students recognize their responsibilities as members of a diverse community.
What is embracing diversity and inclusivity?
According to ethical standards, educators must demonstrate this quality by acting with integrity and honesty in their professional dealings.
What is integrity in professional conduct?
Teachers are expected to collaborate with colleagues and community members to enhance student learning.
What is professional collaboration?
Teachers are required to report any concerns regarding student safety and well-being to the appropriate authorities.
What is mandatory reporting?
This expectation calls for graduates to apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills in their daily lives.
What is a reflective thinker?
This legislation emphasizes the importance of teachers serving as positive role models by modeling ethical behavior and professional conduct.
What is the Ontario College of Teachers' Code of Ethics?
This ethical standard emphasizes that educators must maintain confidentiality regarding student information and personal matters.
What is respect for confidentiality?
This practice involves assessing student learning through a variety of methods to inform instruction.
What is assessment for learning?
Teachers must provide timely feedback to students to help them understand their strengths and areas for improvement.
What is providing constructive feedback?
This expectation highlights the need for graduates to engage in ongoing spiritual development through prayer, reflection, and participation in the sacraments.
What is active engagement in spiritual life?
This policy emphasizes the necessity for teachers to demonstrate fairness and equity in their treatment of all students.
What is the Ontario Human Rights Code?
This standard emphasizes the importance of maintaining professional boundaries and not exploiting the trust placed in educators by students and families.
What is maintaining professional boundaries?
According to the Standards of Practice, this is the term for engaging students in meaningful and relevant learning experiences.
What is student-centered learning?
This framework encourages teachers to engage with parents to enhance their understanding of the curriculum and classroom activities.
What is the Ontario Parent Involvement Policy?
Graduates are encouraged to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to social justice issues, such as poverty and discrimination.
What is advocating for social justice?
This framework outlines the importance of teachers integrating technology into their teaching practices while modeling responsible use.
What is the Ontario Digital Learning Strategy?
Teachers are required to engage in this practice, which involves using fair assessment methods and providing constructive feedback to all students.
What is fair assessment and evaluation?