Newberry College

Fairness

• Demonstrates the qualities of caring, respect, empathy, and fairness, in relationships with students, parents, and peers
• Promotes classroom culture of caring and respect for differences
• Maintains high standards and expectations for all students
• Shows sensitivity to all students and is committed to teaching all students
• Respects and promotes understanding of different ethnic/ racial, gender, religious, and other aspects of children’s culture
• Demonstrates a caring attitude toward students

Judgment

• Makes rational decisions based upon available information
• Makes rational decisions based upon available information
• Understands the difference between equity and equality
• Demonstrates self-control and reacts appropriately under stress
• Monitors and adjusts readily to a situation
• Expresses both positive and negative feelings in a professional manner
• Accepts responsibility for own actions

Sense of Community

• Demonstrates initiative in the classroom
• Holds all stakeholders accountable for learning
• Works collaboratively with students, teachers, parents, and peers
• Establishes positive rapport and appropriate relationships
• Appreciates multiple perspectives
• Strives to develop sound content knowledge
• Models behaviors and principles that lead all students to learning

Professional Commitment

• Is punctual and responsible
• Completes assignments in a timely manner
• Attends class regularly
• Demonstrates pride in self and work
• Adheres to the guidelines as stipulated by each professional association, school, and school district
• Exhibits dress and grooming appropriate for the setting
• Exhibits positive leadership
• Participates in professional development, leading to a commitment to life-long learning
• Engages in professional discourse about subject matter knowledge and children’s learning in the discipline

Reflection

• Accepts and adapts to change
• Displays intellectual and academic curiosity
• Thoughtfully considers suggestions for improving instruction
• Practices reflective teaching
• Makes connections to learning/teaching and everyday life
• Demonstrates the capacity and inclination to examine the effects of his or her choices and actions on himself and others
• Thinks, speaks and writes about teaching
• Demonstrates listening skills
• Keeps abreast of new ideas, research, and best practices in the field

Integrity

• Demonstrates ethical decision making
• Is trustworthy
• Demonstrates and supports academic integrity as specified in the Newberry College catalog
• Upholds the missions of the college and teacher education program by demonstrating integrity at all times