Ethics and Honor I have read the statement of ethics as outlined by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission and agree to abide by the statement of ethics in my field experiences and upon entering the profession. senaureLbuyy 4a, whe Ai whe Date | 21/1. tam an anc Jn have read the Wesleyan College Honor Code and pledge to uphold the honor code in class, in field experiences, and upon entering the profession. sioneture AL 11 wb] W YAY pate (21 \4 Please sign this form and return It to the education department office.I. Evaluation | The Candidate Believes... |The Candidate Knows... The Candidate Demonstrates... IIL-7a. The candidate TI-7b.The candidate uses a | Il-7c.The candidate believes understands various types of variety of formal and informal that it is necessary to use a student assessments. (K) assessments (portfolios, variety of assessments in order observations, student assessments, and standardized tests, performance tasks) to | to assess student learning. (S) | inform instructional decisions and to make prudent instructional decisions (D) Ti-Sa.The candidate mows @ variety of self-assessment strategies for reflecting on his/her practices and the impact of these practices on student learning. (K) | revises professional and/or reflections. (S) TIE-8b, The candidate refines and | pedagogical behaviors based o2 Til-Bc. The candidate recognizes that reflections can 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. I, a ‘the Conceptual Framework. o ‘Signature of Candidate have read and understand the proficiencies in ai he 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 to the physical demands strength rating ofthe Dictionary “¥ Occupational Titles, 2003, Light Work Examples Light physical demand is defined 2s exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally or up to 10 pounds of foree frequently, or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Even though ino weight ad may be ony negiible amour 2 job should be rated light work when it requires any combination of the wing: rt maximum force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects. + Statle Strength: The ability to & © Examples may include; Using 2 10-pound force to push or pull the VCRTY stands. The overhead projector requires 5 pounds of force to move. Itis also necessary to forward bend, squat, kneel, etc. when working with equipment, plugging iti, et. + Moving children's desks and chairs to change the layout ofthe classroom to influence the learning 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 self physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath. © Examples may include; 2 Spending the majority of the day standing in @ classroom. While standing the teacher will frequently hold lignt objects they are working and demonstrating, etc. These can be held from waist level to sightly above the teacher's head, + Seeing and hearing on a continuous basis as well as speaking frequently. Positions may vary from standing, sitting, 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 2s fire drills, tomado dis, sudden emergencies, or to resolve eonficts and confrontations. 1+ Moving quickly, running etc. over smooth to uneven surfaces such as on asphalt, pea aravel, on the playground, or on grass. A whistle may be used on the playground requiring 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 incude; y Standing for long periods of time while writing on @ board, holding up a book, demonstrating ‘specific skis, or conducting experiments. + Remaining in one position for extended periods of time while assisting a student, answering {Guestons- of providing examples. Positions vary according to need but could include, squatting, Stooping, standing, leaning, siting, stretching, or reaching, body balance or stay upright when in an unstable «Gross Body Equilibrium: The ability to keep or regain ont position. = Examples may include; TS Walking through the classroom and being able to maneuver in tight spaces between desks, et. + Dynamic Flexibility: The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, andlor legs. + Examples may include: ee Dealing withthe students by kneeling or squatting, stooping, and bending from 50-70 degrees at the waist on an occasional fo frequent basis on 2 given day. | have read and understand the physical requirement necessary in the Early Childhood Classroom, sone’ Han nah, dina pate S121 14)