Relationships with Learners
- Supportive and nurturing: Encouraging, empathetic, and respectful; building a positive and supportive learning environment
- Collaborative: Involving students in decision-making, encouraging teamwork, and valuing diversity
- Authoritative: Setting clear expectations, providing structure, and maintaining discipline while respecting students' autonomy
- Professional: Maintaining boundaries, avoiding inappropriate behavior, and protecting students' privacy
Relationships with School Authorities
- Cooperative: Working together to achieve school goals, sharing resources, and supporting each other
- Respectful: Acknowledging and valuing the roles and responsibilities of administrators, principals, and other stakeholders
- Collaborative: Engaging in decision-making, problem-solving, and school-wide initiatives
- Accountable: Meeting expectations, adhering to school policies, and actively participating in professional development
Relationships with Other Teachers
- Collegial: Supporting and collaborating with colleagues, sharing ideas, and creating a positive work environment
- Respectful: Recognizing and valuing the expertise and perspectives of other teachers
- Cooperative: Working together to plan lessons, grade assignments, and support student learning
- Professional: Maintaining confidentiality, avoiding gossip, and engaging in constructive dialogue
Relationships with Parents
- Respectful: Valuing parents as partners in education, listening to their concerns, and respecting their perspectives
- Communicative: Regularly providing updates on student progress, seeking feedback, and responding to inquiries
- Collaborative: Working with parents to develop individualized learning plans, support student behavior, and address any concerns
- Confidentiality: Maintaining the privacy of student information and respecting the boundaries of parent-teacher relationships