Ethics and Honor I \ have read the statement of ethics as outlined b) the Georgia Professional Standards Commission and agree to abide by the statement of ethics in my field experiences and upon entering the profession. Signature ‘ag lec Date Fh 4 2h I+ Mein sits me read the Wesleyan College Honor Code ad Maun swith — to uphold the honor code in class, in field experiences, and upon entering the profession. wen ttgn Sh owe Fug 2 14 Please sign this form and return it to the education department office.I. Evaluation The Candidate Knows... The Candidate Demonstrates, .. | The Candidate Believes... ‘IL.-7a. The candidate understands various types of ‘student assessments. (K) ‘I1-7b.The candidate uses a variety of formal and informal assessments (portfolios, observations, student assessments, and standardized tests, performance tasks) to ‘inform instructional decisions and to assess student leaming. (S) TIl-Te.The candidate believes that itis necessary to use 2 variety of assessments in order to make prudent instructional decisions (D) Ti-Ba The candidate mows a variety of selfassessmer strategies for reflecting on his/her practices and the impact of these practices on student Jearming. (K) TH-8b. The candidate refines and revises professional and/or pedagogical behaviors based on reflections. (S) TiT-Be. The candidate recognizes that reflections cen provide the impetus for revising and refining professional and pedagogical practices. (D) These proficiencies reflect the Conceptual Framework of Wesleyan’s Education Department. Please read the document and sign, haye read and understand the proficiencies in the Concepthal Framework. 2 | Date and CoursePhysical Demands of Early Childhood Education Majors ‘Summary of Physical Demands ‘An elementary school teacher Is considered a LIGHT duty position according tothe physical demands strength rating ofthe Dietionary ¥ Occupational Titles, 2003. Light Work Examples Light physical demand is defined as exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally or up to 10 pounds of force frequent, o: negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sadenlaty work. Even {hough tne weight Ifted may be only a negligible amount, ajo should be rate ight work when it requires any combination of the lowing: + Static Strength: The ability to exert maximum force to lft, push, pull, or carry objects. © Examples may include; + Using 2 10-pound force to push or pull the VCRTV stands, The overhead projector requires 5 pounds of force to move. Its also necessary to forward bend, squat, kneel, etc. when working with equiament, plugging it in, etc. ‘+ Moving children's desks and chairs to change the layout ofthe classroom to influence the leaming situation * Lifting and carrying boxes weighing up to 25 pounds from the office to classrooms. Carrying can be up to 200 feet and varies. + Stamina: The ability to exert one’s solf physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath. Examples may include; + Spending the majority ofthe day standing ina classroom. While stending the teacher will frequently hold light objects they are working and demonstrating, etc. These can be held from waist level to slightly above the teacher's head. + Seeing and hearing on a continuous basis as well as speaking frequently. Positions may vary from standing, siting, walking, etc. ‘+ Explosive Strength: The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in Jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object. + Examples may include; + Reacting quickly in emergency situations such as fre drils,tomado ris, sudden emergencies, or to resolve conflicts and confrontations, * Moving quickly, running etc. over smooth to uneven surfaces such as on asphalt, pea gravel, on the playground, or on grass. A whistle may be used on the playground requiting the ability to blow. The playground could have up to a 6.inch curb to step over. + Dynamic Strength: The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time, This involves muscular ‘endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue. + Examples may inciude: + Standing for long periods of time while writing on 2 board, holding up a book, demonstrating ‘specifi skill, or conducting experiments. ‘+ Remaining in one postion for extended periods of time while assisting a student, answering questions, or providing examples. Positions vary according to need but could include, squating, stooping, standing, leaning, sitting, stretching, or reaching. + Gross Body Equilibrium: The ability to keep or regain one’s body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position. + Examples may include; +) Walking through the classroom and being able to maneuver in ight spaces between desks, etc. Dynamic Flexibility: The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs. + Examples may includ ‘© Dealing withthe students by kneeling or squatting, stooping, and bending from 50-70 degrees at the waist on an occasional to frequent basis on a given day. | have read and understand the physicgl requifement necessary in the Early Chil Signed: Date: