MAIN COURSE - PROFESSIONALISM

JAIDA VANDUNK – ITL 602

TEACHING PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

 Teacher Performance Expectations (TPEs) are a great

way to help new teachers who are still developing
their teaching philosophy and offer detailed
explanations on how to approach different
components of teaching
 TPEs are essentially a set of guidelines that all
teachers are expected to follow in order to ensure
that all students are being treated equally and
effectively
TEACHING PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

 Listed Expectations
 (A) Making Subject Matter Comprehensible to
Students – Best practices for teaching different subjects
 (B) Assessing Student Learning – The
importance/purpose of assessments as well as best
practices
 (C) Engaging and Supporting Students in Learning
– Best Practices for making curriculum accessible and
engaging for all kids in different age groups
 (D) Planning instruction and Designing Learning
Experiences for Students – Best practices for
developing curriculum and creating lessons to support
students
TEACHING PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

 Listed Expectations (cont.)

 (E) Creating and Maintaining Effective Environments
for Student Learning – Best Practices for Planning/Time
Management and encouraging a proper learning environment
 (F) Developing as a Professional Educator – Maintaining
ethical obligations (Ex: Mandated Reporting, Rights of teachers,
Rights of Families, etc.) and regular professional growth
OTHER COMPONENTS OF PROFESSIONALISM

 Student and Family Relationships

 Making sure to offer support but maintain boundaries
 Physical Appearance
 Always professional and respectful
 Regular Professional Growth
 Frequent effort to develop and gain more knowledge to support students
 Positive Interactions and Collaboration with Colleagues
 Effective collaboration methods and positive interactions with all colleagues and school
 Respecting and following school practices
RESOURCES

 Zeiger, Stacy. "Signs of Professionalism in a Teacher." Chron, 1 July 2018, Signs of Professionalism in a Teacher.
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California Teaching Performance Expectations. Commission on Teacher Credentialing, 2013.
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