6, Community Linkages and Professional Engagement, consists of four strands:

1. Establishment of learning environments that are responsive to community contexts

2. Engagement of parents and the wider school community in the educative process

3. Professional ethics

4. School policies and procedures

Domain 6. Community Linkages and Professional Engagement

Domain 6 affirms the role of teachers in establishing school-community partnerships aimed at

enriching the learning environment, as well as the community’s engagement in the educative
process. This Domain expects teachers to identify and respond to opportunities that link teaching
and learning in the classroom to the experiences, interests and aspirations of the wider school
community and other key stakeholders. It concerns the importance of teachers’ understanding
and fulfilling their obligations in upholding professional ethics, accountability and transparency to
promote professional and harmonious relationships with learners, parents, schools and the wider
community.

6.1.4 Model exemplary practice and empower colleagues to establish and maintain effective
learning environments that are responsive to community contexts.

6.2.4 Lead in consolidating networks that strengthen relationships with parents/guardians and
the wider school community to maximize their involvement in the educative process.

6.3.4 Lead colleagues in the regular review of existing codes, laws and regulations that apply to
the teaching profession, and the responsibilities as specified in the Code of Ethics for
Professional Teachers.

6.4.4 Evaluate existing school policies and procedures to make them more responsive to the
needs of the learners, parents and other stakeholders.