Tuesday, January 25, 2011

MTS Code of Conduct

I look forward to being a teacher, and to becomming a member of the Manitoba Teacher's Society. I am a member as a student, but once I graduate I will be an official member as a professional teacher. Yay!
There are 13 standards in the MTS Code of Professional Practise. Many of them seem obvious and are easily understandable. But there are a few that seem a tad scary, and I hope that I am never in a position that calls for that standard:
A teacher or group of teachers makes only authorized representations to outside bodies on behalf of the Society or its local associations. Without the express permission of the Society, no member(s) conferring with outside bodies may explicitly or implicitly claim that they represent the Society or its local associations. Or
 A teacher neither applies for nor accepts a position which is included in a Society in-dispute declaration.
Although I am sure these things happen.
Another thing I am nervous about dealing with is child abuse. Right now it seems scary that I may have to deal with students who are faced with this. I want to be able to do the right thing and make sure these students have the best possible care. (I also think I will have to deal with my own emotional involvement).

1 comment:

  1. Great posts, Jenn. I can see that you are making a personal connection to the discussions about professionalism. Although it is scary, I think you will find that you handle it easily. From what I have seen, so far, you always act professionally!

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