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1. Professionalism and Collaboration

The following are examples of artifacts that demonstrate my recognition of the professionalism standards. Please click the links to reach each artifact.

1a. Professional disposition
            The teacher candidate exhibits a professional disposition in all aspects of the workplace.

 1b. Classroom management
            The teacher candidate manages learning environments that encourage students’ social interaction, active engagement in learning, and motivation.

 1c. Parent relationships and communication
            The teacher candidate maintains productive relationships with parents/guardians and seeks to develop cooperation in support of student motivation and learning.

 1d. Collaborates with colleagues
            The teacher candidate participates in collaborative activities designed to make the school a productive learning environment for students, parents, staff, and administrators.

 1e. Collaborates with special services staff
            The teacher candidate collaborates with special services staff (e.g. ESOL teachers, special education teachers, counselors, curriculum specialists, instructional aides) to maintain the most productive learning environment for special needs students.

1f. Engages in inquiry and reflection
            The teacher candidate engages in inquiry that promotes self-assessment, professional development, and program development.