Standard 7 - Graduating Teachers are committed members of the profession

7a. uphold Education Council's Code of Ethics/Ngaa Tikanga Matatika.

7b. have knowledge and understanding of the ethical, professional and legal responsibilities of teachers.

7c. work cooperatively with those who share responsibility for the learning and well-being of learners.

7d. are able to articulate and justify an emerging personal, professional philosophy of teaching and learning.

Tyminksi (2006) believes that professionalism will affect every aspect of a person’s life. By committing to a profession a person is also committing to a life-long journey of learning and service to others. This notion in early childhood Aotearoa is cemented within Our Code, Our Standards: Code of Professional Responsibility and Standards for the Teaching Profession (Education Council, 2017). Within is document is the standards for ethical behaviour and the expectations of effective teaching practice. The code reflects the expectations of conduct and integrity that we all share; what we expect of our learners, each other, whaanau, communities and what the public can except from us (Education Council, 2017). Therefore, it is essential that as graduating teachers we demonstrate and uphold Our Code, Our Standards, and have a sound understanding of the professional, ethical, and legal responsibilities of our profession (Education Council, 2012). This includes working alongside others and the ability to articulate our own personal and professional philosophies.

Evidence 1 - links to 7b & 7c.

The following evidence is feedback from my AT which supports that I have demonstrated a commitment to the teaching Profession within my practice. 

Evidence 2 - links to 7a,7b & 7c.

During my third year of study I conducted a small action research project within my home centre. The following evidence supports that I have understanding and knowledge of ethics and uphold Our Code, Our standards (Ministry of Education, 2017). This was demonstrated by working co-operatively with colleagues and whaanau to conduct the research. The research was aimed at understanding the the factors which contribute to eportfolios and engaging whaanau in their children's learning, thus adding an additional layer to the well-being our all our learners. Within this research were ethical consideration including cultural awareness. This evidence is an exert from my research project and is supported by assessment marks.

Evidence 3 -links to 7c

The following evidence is feedback from my AT regarding making connections with whaanau at home to extends a child's learning. This evidence supports that I am able to and understand the shared responsibility of learning between teachers and whaanau.