Connections to:
foundations of professional practice
Source text for these recommendations can be accessed here.
Ethical Standards:
Care, Respect, Trust, and Integrity
These aspects are integral to all teaching situations. Their practice is what creates a safe, supportive environment conducive to learning.
Professional Learning Framework:
In any discipline it is imperative that the teacher remain current in both the content and form that compose the field in which they specialize. For a Science/Biology teacher this includes, but is not limited to:
· Subscription to scientific journals
· Attendance at field-related conferences
· Undergoing training in new, field-related technologies, both Scientific and Educational in nature.
(for example, SmartBoard certification)
· Becoming an active citizen of the Internet: your students live and learn in an online world,
and so should you
Standards of Practice:
Ongoing Professional Learning & Professional Knowledge
Viral research is a large part of microbiology and numerous other biological fields. Remaining engaged in one's own learning is imperative (see above)
Commitment to Students and Student Learning
The use of case studies and ISU's goes a long way towards cultivating perpetual engagement within your students. Science is a discipline that can, and should, be practiced daily, in all contexts. With this in mind, even if you do not teach them in class, try to keep a list of related texts (movies, books, games etc.) that students can access on their own time.
NOTE: an ISU should never be assigned as a way to cover material that will not be alluded to or connected to
in class. This is an excellent way to get your students to hate you, and to cultivate the misconception
that Science is boring, unimportant, or simply there to make work for them.
Leadership in Learning Communities
Be available, as much as possible, after school and during remedial periods. Encourage your students to attend as often as they need to, regardless of their grades. Science is challenging, but should also be rewarding. Find ways to mix remedial activities with demonstrations or further opportunities for learning. Forming a Biology Club (or just a General Science Club) is one way to put this policy into effect.)
Ethical Standards:
Care, Respect, Trust, and Integrity
These aspects are integral to all teaching situations. Their practice is what creates a safe, supportive environment conducive to learning.
Professional Learning Framework:
In any discipline it is imperative that the teacher remain current in both the content and form that compose the field in which they specialize. For a Science/Biology teacher this includes, but is not limited to:
· Subscription to scientific journals
· Attendance at field-related conferences
· Undergoing training in new, field-related technologies, both Scientific and Educational in nature.
(for example, SmartBoard certification)
· Becoming an active citizen of the Internet: your students live and learn in an online world,
and so should you
Standards of Practice:
Ongoing Professional Learning & Professional Knowledge
Viral research is a large part of microbiology and numerous other biological fields. Remaining engaged in one's own learning is imperative (see above)
Commitment to Students and Student Learning
The use of case studies and ISU's goes a long way towards cultivating perpetual engagement within your students. Science is a discipline that can, and should, be practiced daily, in all contexts. With this in mind, even if you do not teach them in class, try to keep a list of related texts (movies, books, games etc.) that students can access on their own time.
NOTE: an ISU should never be assigned as a way to cover material that will not be alluded to or connected to
in class. This is an excellent way to get your students to hate you, and to cultivate the misconception
that Science is boring, unimportant, or simply there to make work for them.
Leadership in Learning Communities
Be available, as much as possible, after school and during remedial periods. Encourage your students to attend as often as they need to, regardless of their grades. Science is challenging, but should also be rewarding. Find ways to mix remedial activities with demonstrations or further opportunities for learning. Forming a Biology Club (or just a General Science Club) is one way to put this policy into effect.)