Professional Dispositions and Model Code of Ethics for Educators

Professional Dispositions and Model Code of Ethics for Educators The professional dispositions for learners and the model code of ethics for educators are tools that help anyone working or thinking about joining the career in the educational system understand the path they need to take when face with an obstacle; they are there to prevent us from making mistakes and from facing obstacles that we might think is ethical but might end up becoming a nightmare. Everyone not just educators should learn these dispositions and codes and they should make them part of their daily lives. Professional dispositions are an important part of a good educational setting. They help not only students but educators as well. Professional dispositions are the values, commitments and professional ethics (Professional Dispositions of Learners) that every educator must uphold. If they are used correctly these dispositions can help educators with their professional growth as well as helping students with their learning, achievement, motivation and development (Professional Dispositions of Learners). These dispositions are: High Expectations, Respect for the Diversity of Others, Fairness, Professional Conduct, Reflection, Curiosity, Honesty, Compassion, Advocacy, and Dedication. Every one of them is unique and are there to help students and teachers with their everyday activities within school and outside. I remember when I was in high school our ESL teacher always had high expectations. He new that we all had the abilities necessary to learn a second language, he was also fair and compassionate he would make us use our English as much as we could but would also let us use Spanish when we could not make our selves understood. He was dedicated as well; he would always be researching new ways to help us learn. In all the years that I remember been in school I know every teacher always had their model code of ethics for educators in mind. They were all real respectful and well educated. We the students were always in their best interest. I do not remember seen them outside of the school but every day we attended school I could see how responsible all were at school. I do also remember when I was in high school there was this one student that liked one of our teachers. She would do anything to be around him and will also bring in gifts and stuff. He was always respectful and would always try to keep his surrounding professional. He knew he had to keep his distance and was careful by staying away and always having other students present when engaging in conversation with such student. Every teacher must posses the following skills, traits or attributes in order to be good educators: “Enthusiasm, Leadership, Organization, Respect, Multitask, Teamwork, Ability to Teach, Communication, Adaptability, Interpersonal Skills, Creativity, Self-Evaluation, Patience, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Critical Thinking, Confidence, Commitment, A Sense of Humor and Approachableness (Zambas, J.). I personally will need to work on my communication and my ability to teach. I feel that my English will get on the way when communicating with other teachers, parents and even the students; my accent sometimes is a problem I am always having to look for other way of saying something as simple as Beach. I have found that I am better at writing than I am at speaking my second language. I have always thought about becoming a teacher it runs in the family but I do not know if I have the ability to teach; sure I am able to show someone how to prepare and cook a full meal but that is totally different than teaching a young person a new topic or history. Even though I have worked as a bilingual paraprofessional before I was not in charge of the class, I only had to help one or two students at a time and it was only to translate or correct something they did wrong. Every person is different, and it takes a real good one to become a teacher. this career is not an easy one and once we decide to become an educator, we need to understand that the expectations are high. Everyone needs to learn and keep in mind the Model Code of Ethics for Educators (MCEE) and the Professional Dispositions of Learners. Every educator is viewed as a role model and needs to uphold that position, with good education, ethics, and attributes.