700.1PBP PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATIONS AND ETHICAL BEHAVIOR PROJECT

This project is designed to evaluate your knowledge of The Teacher.  You will apply your knowledge of the role and expectations of the professional educator to the characteristics and ethical behaviors learned in the coursework. This project is aligned with Standard 6D of the Texas Approved Educator Standards, and the Texas Administrative Code 19 TAC §228.35(b)(2).   

PROJECT DIRECTIONS

This project has three tasks, each representing a different facet of the role of the professional educator. Task 1 evaluates your ability to recognize and respond to violations of the Texas Educator Code of Ethics. Task 2 evaluates your ability to communicate professionally and appropriately with parents. Task 3 evaluates your ability to respond appropriately to your colleagues. Your paper will be evaluated on multiple criteria, including your thorough response to each of the prompts, including your ability to write professionally. To successfully complete this project and avoid resubmission, you must review the rubric with which you are evaluated.

You will submit your responses to each of the tasks in one document. The Canvas grading system does not recognize two or more documents within a submission — it only sees the first document. This is why all three parts must be in one document. You must use the TNT 700.1P Professional Communications Response Guide to respond and submit.

Here is a short example Download short example project for you to review to understand what is expected to pass this project.

TASK 1— The Texas Educator Code of Ethics: Read the instructions and both scenarios and write a paragraph of at least 1/2 page for each scenario, responding to the prompts. Answer the three questions at the end of each scenario, in which you*identify the behavior(s), if any, that you believe violate standards in the Educator Code of Ethics. You must cite the standard from the Code of Ethics, using the letter, number and exact language of the standard. * Explain your reasoning in the selection of the standard(s) or your reasoning if you believe no standards were violated. Additionally, *describe an alternate behavior that is detailed and appropriate to take in that situation. Use professional language, spelling and grammar in your response.

1. Scenario 1 Response:

2. Scenario 2 Response:

TASK 2 – Effective Communication with Parents: Read the scenario in part 2 regarding the parent communication. Respond to the parent in a paragraph or two. Your response should reflect effective communication skills such as setting aside judgement and remaining calm. Address the parent’s concerns and assert yourself through your values. Use professional language, spelling and grammar.

TASK 3 – Effective Relations with Colleagues: Read the scenario provided and in a paragraph or two, describe how Ms. Jeffries should handle the situation. Read the questions following the scenario and incorporate your responses to the questions in the paragraph. Your response must be in the form of a professionally written paragraph.