Teacher Standards by Ann Ord https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky Teacher Standards en-us 2016-10-24 15:46:57 UTC 2023-03-07 12:14:08 UTC hello@padlet.com Taking each of these in turn, discuss your view of how this looks in practice. ann_ord17 https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/459854228 2020-03-13 11:14:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/459854228 ann_ord17 https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/459858264 2020-03-13 11:20:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/459858264 Ann ann_ord17 https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/459859367 Work through the powerpoint and the activities within it.
You can add your comments here. ]]> 2020-03-13 11:22:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/459859367 Ann ann_ord17 https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/466237558 Once you have analysed the concept of professionalism and the  Teacher Standards,
Write approx 350-500 words on what professionalism means to you. This is with reference to the previous activities.
Think about how the expected standards reflect your own values.
Send the written work to me by email. It will go into your portfolio. ]]> 2020-03-19 13:15:49 UTC https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/466237558 Libby https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467401664 I think all these teacher standards are important for learning to take place effectively.

In my opinion, I think one of the most important standards is number 5 in both of them. It is so important that teachers are able to adapt their teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils. This is because everyone is different. You may teach children with SEN, or children with an additional language and it's vital for them all to have an equal opportunity to learn and reach their full potential. This leads on to how important it is for a teacher to have a good understanding of the needs of all pupils. ]]> 2020-03-20 08:44:14 UTC https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467401664 Libby https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467422670 I thought it would be interesting to ask my little brother what he thought a 'professional teacher' would look like.
He came out with:
-Smart clothed.
-Glasses.
-Carries books.
-Has lots of rules.

]]> 2020-03-20 09:00:52 UTC https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467422670 Ann ann_ord17 https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467428109 Lovely idea. :) 
Interesting that he mentions smart clothes, Do we all define smart in the same way?
Do some schools have a dress policy?]]> 2020-03-20 09:05:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467428109 Ann ann_ord17 https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467430882 Good points raised. Your focus on equality is clear. 
 I wonder if we all have the same or different priorities.
There are no 'right' answers here.
What do others think?

]]> 2020-03-20 09:07:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467430882 Libby https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467438716 Different settings define smart in different ways. For instance, a past school I have been to you are allowed to were jeans(along as they are not ripped), however, the placement I am in now you aren't allowed to wear jeans at all. 

I'll have a look now to see if I can find any Dres policies. I assume some settings will have them. ]]> 2020-03-20 09:12:51 UTC https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467438716 Ann ann_ord17 https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467456928 Yes, sometimes they are written, sometimes they are tacit. 
Think about what we have discussed in the pat about identify and the effect of a uniform.]]> 2020-03-20 09:26:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467456928 Libby https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467466742 I found a dress policy for a school called the Grangewood Trust.  It starts off with “Teaching is a formal and professional vocation. A staff dress code should reflect this and it is important that staff at Grangewood School project a positive and professional image to pupils, parents and other stakeholders.” It goes on to mention that the dress code of staff and volunteers represents the high expectations of the school. The way staff dress will represent what the school looks like to the community.
 
Included in the policy, there is a list of what is suitable to wear. This ranges from items of clothing with the school’s logo on, knee length skirts, shorts to the knee, blouses, jumpers, jackets, trousers, etc. It then mentions items of clothing which wouldn’t be suitable. These are; lycra cycling shorts, mini-skirts, camouflage clothing, see-through clothing, clothing with tears and rips, etc. 
 
Staff need to make sure whatever they wear is suitable for the activities for that day. 
It also mentions that staff should wear their identity badges at all times. I agree with this as it shows they are part of the school. Most placements I have been to have this rule, and if they don’t have identity badges the staff normally have a uniform to wear. 
 
I think a dress policy is important but most of it is common sense. 
]]> 2020-03-20 09:33:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467466742 Ann ann_ord17 https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467469924 I agree. Most of it is common sense. 
Do you think what you wear impacts on how you behave?]]> 2020-03-20 09:35:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467469924 Libby https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467473611 I think this depends on what year/age group you teach. 

For instance, a younger age group may spot things on your clothing (pictures, rips), but after they mention it once they seem not to care anymore.

However, if you taught an older age group, secondary for example, and wore ripped jeans with a see-through top, they would become distracted, stare, and make comments.

Moving it on to students, it's important they have a uniform. Not only does it represent the school but there is no competition or bullying from other students because of what you're wearing.]]> 2020-03-20 09:38:01 UTC https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467473611 What professionalism looks like to me https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467476552 A professional teacher should be;
  • Calm, happy and caring 
  • Patient, dedicated and empathic 
  • Passionate, engaging and respectful 
  • Have open body language and be approachable 
  • Be strong communicators and excellent listeners 
  • Be knowledgeable and life long learners 
  • Be versatile, passionate and punctual 
  • Dress apropriatly and be aware of personal conduct 
  • Be able to collaborate, be stern when needed and speak with authority 
Dannii 
]]> 2020-03-20 09:40:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467476552 Ann ann_ord17 https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467481853 A comprehensive list.
Can we expand on some of these points.
If we choose personal conduct, can people give some examples of how this might look? Positive and negative?]]> 2020-03-20 09:43:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467481853 Libby https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467482280 I agree with Dannii. These points are vital for a teacher to have. Especially to "have an open body language and approachable" and also "be strong communicators and excellent listeners". This is because students won't feel afraid to speak to the teacher about anything bothering them, or how they are feeling, which also leads on to safeguarding the children. ]]> 2020-03-20 09:44:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467482280 Ann ann_ord17 https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467484854 I agree. Communication can be disrupted if a teacher does not appear to be approachable.]]> 2020-03-20 09:46:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467484854 Personal conduct https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467496520 I think teachers should be aware of social media and what they put on them, it's very easy for children to search staff online and I've  seen it happen in my placement when children have been trying to add their teachers on Facebook etc. Therefore, its important to ensure that there is not going to anything that could jeopardise a teachers status and authority, such as picture of them out boozing etc. This would be inappropriate. 

Dannii ]]> 2020-03-20 09:53:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467496520 Libby https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467497647 I agree with Dannii]]> 2020-03-20 09:54:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467497647 Ann ann_ord17 https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467498494 Yes, many teachers seem to forget that their code of conduct applies on line too.
If you wouldn't behave a certain way in front of your colleagues and learners, don't do it on line]]> 2020-03-20 09:55:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467498494 Dress code https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467502851 I think dress code is important and can affect how you are perceived by students, whether this is right or wrong it does happen naturally. I do not think how a teacher dresses impacts on how they teach or what they teach but it will impact the student, so a teacher should be mindful of that and be considerate not to take away any attention from their teaching because of what they have chose to wear to work. 

Dannii ]]> 2020-03-20 09:58:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467502851 Libby https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467507124 plan and teach well structured lessons-
Yes this is important but it is also important to know as a teacher that lessons may always need to be adapted as not everything always goes to plan. ]]> 2020-03-20 10:00:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467507124 Ann ann_ord17 https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467508922 Good points.
Good planning comes first but if this is done well it can allow you the flexibility and the confidence to adapt and modify to meet the needs of the group.
The current situation has challenged teachers everywhere to turn their sessions into online learning at very short notice. ]]> 2020-03-20 10:02:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467508922 Dannii https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467513645 I agree with libby here, depending on the insitutuion there are different levels of acceptable dress codes, for example each sector in higher education tend to dress similar such as the law school, they dress very smart and corprate and the artists are more comfortable and relaxed with their clothing. ]]> 2020-03-20 10:05:15 UTC https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467513645 Ann ann_ord17 https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467524613 Interesting.
Maybe we all react to  they way people present themselves.
Think about how we expect a bank manager to dress. Do we expect a certain style from catering staff?
I do keep separate clothes for work as put them on it impacts on my focus.]]> 2020-03-20 10:12:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467524613 Ann ann_ord17 https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467528750 This is true. The same could be said in college.
These are often the tacit agreements]]> 2020-03-20 10:15:42 UTC https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467528750 Libby https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467537734 we expect to see catering staff in some sort of uniform. It's like we just assume what people should look like. I remember going to a police station once to speak to someone and was expecting a person in uniform but she was in "normal" clothes. ]]> 2020-03-20 10:21:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467537734 Teaching standards https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467540047 For me it's hard to choose one over another in relation to importance as I think they all held significant value when looking after and teaching children. 

Dannii ]]> 2020-03-20 10:23:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467540047 Ann ann_ord17 https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467549073 Good point.]]> 2020-03-20 10:29:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467549073 sophie https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467552692 I agree with Libby. 
Although it doesn't directly impact the work the children produce, I do think it could be cause for distraction with both students and teachers if they're wearing inappropriate clothes. also, it could cause bullying between student and this will have an impact on students work. However, the same can still be said for uniforms. As they are so expensive and some families can not afford to get fresh new uniforms every term, children may go to school in uniforms that don't fit or are dirty and stained and this can also cause bullying within students. ]]> 2020-03-20 10:31:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467552692 Ann ann_ord17 https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467554540 Yes, I was also taught not to wear bright clothes, dangly earrings etc. as students would not be able to concentrate on the content of what I was saying.]]> 2020-03-20 10:32:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467554540 Ann ann_ord17 https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467557397 Agreed. Are we sending messages about our trustworthiness or the level of seriousness with how we present ourselves?]]> 2020-03-20 10:34:15 UTC https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467557397 QUESTION https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467558183 Do we need to add our names to the word document that will be going inside our portfolios? 

Dannii ]]> 2020-03-20 10:34:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467558183 https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467559791 Yes I believe we are. 

Dannii ]]> 2020-03-20 10:35:49 UTC https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467559791 Ann ann_ord17 https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467560221 I would ask you to send your word document to me by email.]]> 2020-03-20 10:36:03 UTC https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467560221 Ann ann_ord17 https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467562442 Yes, this is an ongoing debate around school uniform. This also relates to yesterday's session]]> 2020-03-20 10:37:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467562442 teaching standards https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467566547 I agree that all points are extremely valid and they all tie into making a very good teacher. In my personal opinion I think one of the most important points is number 7. I think that having a safe and accessible working environment is very important. From my personal experience I have seen children that have a very poor quality of life and in some instances school is a place where they get to feel safe and have positive attention and this, in my opinion, is very important to keep that up for the child as much as possible. 
sophie.]]> 2020-03-20 10:40:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467566547 professionalism. https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467589417 My idea of a professional teacher is someone who listens. I found you can have two types of teachers. Teachers who are there to teach their subject, and teachers who are there to encourage the children to learn and grow.
I feel teachers should dress in an appropriate manner, and act professional in terms of not getting on to much of a personal level with the children as to still have their respect, but I also feel its about finding that balance as more often pupils respond very well to a teacher who is calmer and attempts more to be on the children's level and understand them.  
sophie]]> 2020-03-20 10:55:08 UTC https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467589417 Ann ann_ord17 https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467592661 Safe and accessible are crucial before anything else can happen in relation to learnrng.
To which theory does this relate?]]> 2020-03-20 10:57:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467592661 Ann ann_ord17 https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467596347 I think the point about listening ha linked in to several other posts today, too.
So important.
Can you remember whose model is about enhancing active listening to facilitate the learning environment?]]> 2020-03-20 10:59:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467596347 Ann ann_ord17 https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467599328 I like the word balance, here. Finding the line can be more complex than it first appears]]> 2020-03-20 11:01:49 UTC https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467599328 https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467603519 Maslow's hierarchy of needs talks about how important it is for the child to feel safe and comfortable. 
sophie]]> 2020-03-20 11:04:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467603519 Ann ann_ord17 https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467605432 That is the one I was looking for, yes.]]> 2020-03-20 11:06:01 UTC https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467605432 https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467607483 I agree that it must be difficult, and in my experience I had found it has been. But I also believe, and especially for secondary school teachers, because it is such a curtail age those children are at it is so important to do the best you can in finding the balance. 
sophie.]]> 2020-03-20 11:07:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467607483 libby https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467640392 that is interesting to know!]]> 2020-03-20 11:31:34 UTC https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467640392 Ann ann_ord17 https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467642274 A key phrase we used in the youth service was
'You need to be friendly but you are not their friend' They have their own friends]]> 2020-03-20 11:32:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467642274 Libby https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467642912 I feel that it is also important for teachers to build a relationship with the pupils so they do feel comfortable talking to them, if anything did occur. ]]> 2020-03-20 11:33:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467642912 Libby https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467646732 I agree with Sophie. Listening is such an important skill and showing the children you listen will show them that your taking an interest and do care as some children won't have this at home. ]]> 2020-03-20 11:36:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467646732 sophie https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467675176 I think this is a very good phrase. I like it a lot. ]]> 2020-03-20 12:00:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ann_ord17/6jkyuj7v0qky/wish/467675176