EP 299-Unit 8 SeminarEthical and Legal Standards

Please chat with classmates informally until our seminar begins.

“Integrity is doing the right thing, even if nobody is watching.”

~ author unknown

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SEMINAR AGENDA

• Final Project discussion

• Unit 8 Outcomes

• Ethics

• Professionalism

• Standards from NEA and CEC

• The Unit 8 DB

• Reflection2

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The portfolio project must include:

1. Title and Reference Page and Table of Contents Use APA format and use the template provided in the Unit 9 Project page.

2. Autobiography

3. Personal Educational Philosophy

4. Documentation of Learning Experiences (Artifacts, aka former projects) one artifact for each objective, for a total of six artifacts.

(This is the WHAT of your portfolio)

When choosing former projects, think carefully about how each connects to the Course/Program outcomes. If they do not fully connect, you will need to add to your reflection to show the evidence of your understanding.

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4. Program/Course Outcome– YOUR ARTIFACTS (6)

1. EP299-1: Demonstrate proficiency in basic academic skills and techniques used for classroom instructional support such as reading, mathematics, and writing EP210 Unit 5,6,8,9 EP220 Unit 4,6,9

2. EP299-2: Demonstrate the ability to use appropriate curriculum that addresses the individual student’s physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs EP101 Unit 6 Project EP 114 Unit 9, EP210 Unit 5, 6, 8, EP 220 Unit 4, 6, 9, EP 240 Unit 9

3. EP299-3: Demonstrate the ability to interact effectively with students, families, teachers and administrators in diverse school settings EP101 Unit 9 Project EP220 Unit 9 Project

4. EP299-4: Apply instructional and behavioral techniques used in a variety of learning environments to EP101 Unit 6, 9 Projects, EP114 Unit 9 Project EP210-Unit 3,5,8,9 ProjectsEP220 Unit 4, 6, 9 Projects EP240 Unit 2 Project

5. EP299-5: Demonstrate an understanding of paraprofessional roles including professional standards, legal issues, ethical practices and appropriate interpersonal and management skills EP100 Unit 6, 9 Projects EP 101 Unit 9 EP114 Unit 9 Project EP240 Unit 2 Project

6. EP299-6: Demonstrate an understanding of the individual learning needs and cultural diversity of students and their families EP 101 Unit 9 EP210 Unit 9 Project EP220 Unit 6, 9 Project EP240 Unit 2, 4

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Label each artifact with the appropriate course and program outcome (e.g., EP299-1/ AASEP-1) The program outcomes are your degree program outcomes.

Each artifact should be a separate Word document. All six artifacts and the Unit 9 portfolio document (use the template provided in Unit 9 Project page) must be submitted to the Dropbox. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Evaluation and Reflection of Learning Experiences –These are the Why’s and How's of your Portfolio—these will show your reflection and critical thinking!

a.You will submit a one page reflection for each of the artifacts, for a total of 6 reflections (you will use your Unit 6 Project to satisfy course/program

outcome EP299-3). *b. Connect your reflections to your artifact. Explain why you chose this artifact as a demonstration of the course/program outcome. c. Discuss what you learned from the activity and specifically HOW it connects to the outcome!d. Describe any improvements you could make after reflecting on your learning activity, and what you would still like to learn. (important example)e. Proofread your work: you should have no spelling or grammar errors, and you should use APA format.

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Writing Your Six Reflections—

Submit your reflections as paragraphs that address the following questions (at least four paragraphs for each outcome) Number 4 might be up to a page in length.

1.Describe the artifact/project you chose. What did you do?2.Why did you choose this artifact to represent the outcome? 3.What did you learn by completing the project? How does the work you did in your project show a connection to the course outcome?4.What improvements might you make in the project. Also, if you artifact shows a weak or vague connection, what might you do or write or investigate to show a stronger connection? What might you add?

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5. Reference List a. An alphabetical list of references using APA style. b. You should have at least five references from work submitted in the portfolio.

Project

Your Unit 9 Project is the construction of your capstone portfolio based on the program/course outcomes.

You will include the Units 1, 3, and 6 Projects from this course directly into the Unit 9 Project. You will also include artifacts from throughout your program of study to demonstrate how you have met the program/course outcomes as discussed throughout the capstone course.

All of the project details and requirements are available through the PDF document. In addition, please use the template provided to complete your project

Submit your completed project and related materials to the Unit 9: Project Dropbox. If you need help using the Dropbox, see the Dropbox Guide located in the Academic Tools tab. You will submit a total of 7 documents into the Unit 9 Dropbox.

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Grading the ProjectUNIT 9 PROJECT GRADING RUBRIC 

Total: 200 pointsUnit 9 Project Grading Criteria0-10 Points Student includes a Title Page and Table of Contents0-20 Points Student includes personal autobiography and discusses:0-20 Points Student includes Personal Educational Philosophy and discusses:0-40 PointsSelects SIX appropriate artifacts demonstrating mastery of the Course/Program outcomes 1.    Labeled each artifact with the appropriate course and program outcome (e.g. EP299-1) 2.    Each artifact was a separate Word document

0-100 PointsSix one page reflections for each artifact are included and discuss:Why artifact was chosenWhat was learnedWhat additional to learn ( I look at how your reflection ties to each Course outcome)

0-10 PointsAPA format is correctly used, grammar and spelling is correct and meets minimum page requirements for every section:Autobiography is 1 pagePersonal Educational Philosophy is1 pageSix reflections are 1 page each;  total of 6 pages

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Unit 8 Outcomes

*Discuss application of professional and legal standards and ethical values

*Choose an appropriate artifact to demonstrate mastery of ethical standards in early childhood

EP299-5

Demonstrate an understanding of paraprofessional roles including professional standards, legal issues, ethical practices and appropriate interpersonal and management skills

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Roles of Paraprofessionals (levels 1,2, and 3)

Roles depend upon the degree of responsibility you have in instructing/assisting children.

NRCPNational Resource Center for Paraeducators

//What might be one role of a educational paraprofessional?

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RESPONSIBILITY 6: PARAEDUCATORS MEET STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL AND ETHICAL CONDUCT LEVELS 1,2, and 3

The scope of responsibilities for levels 1, 2 and 3 Paraeducators includes:

Assisting school administrators and teachers with protecting the civil, legal and human rights of learners and their families.

Practicing the standards of professional and ethical conduct approved by the district or state for education and other human services personnel.

Performing tasks that are within an identified scope of responsibility for paraeducators in different position levels.

Following the chain of command established by the district to address policy questions, systems issues, and personnel practices.

Following guidelines established by the district to protect the health, safety and well-being of learners.

Respecting individual differences among learners, families, and other staff. Participating in opportunities for continuing education and professional growth.NRCP. retrieved from http://www.nrcpara.org/

What do we mean by ethics?

Ethics– Determine Right and Wrong – The Golden Rule – “Do unto others as you would have them do unto

you.”– The Ten Commandments - “ Honor thy Mother and Father”.

– *Norms of conduct that distinguish between acceptable and

unacceptable behavior

Let’s Consider:

-- Why we must follow ethical standards of conduct

-- Professionalism

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Ethics and Integrity

Working definitions…

Ethical concepts deal with the norms of society and our ability to understand acceptable and unacceptable behavior. How does our society define right and wrong? (These are unwritten or written rules of moral behavior)

Integrity is a firm adherence to a code of ethics. It is doing the right thing.

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“Ethics is a code that guides our choices and actions and determines the purpose and course of our lives.”

— Ayn Rand, Russian-American novelist and philosopher (1905-1982)

“Compassion is the basis of morality.”— Arthur Schopenhauer, German philosopher (1788-1860)

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//How do ethics guide our work in the field of education?

What is Professionalism?

//How do professionals behave?

//What do they look like?

“A professional is a person who does his best at a time when he doesn't particularly feel like it.”     -Alistair Cooke

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Ethics in EducationProfessional Conduct in Education• NEA Code of Ethics

Preamble:

• The National Education Association believes that the education profession consists of one education workforce serving the needs of all students and that the term ‘educator’ includes education support professionals.

• The educator, believing in the worth and dignity of each human being, recognizes the supreme importance of the pursuit of truth, devotion to excellence, and the nurture of the democratic principles.

• Essential to these goals is the protection of freedom to learn and to teach and the guarantee of equal educational opportunity for all. The educator accepts the responsibility to adhere to the highest ethical standards.

Thus, NEA sets rules and guidelines for professional behavior in our field.

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//What might be one rule or guideline for professional behavior?

• Click on the following link:(see Principles under Commitments to Students)http://www.nea.org/home/30442.htm• Take 3 minutes to review the principles.

• Which principle stands out to you? Why?17

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5. EP299-5: Demonstrate an understanding of paraprofessional roles including professional standards, legal issues, ethical practices and appropriate interpersonal and management skills

EP100 Unit 6,9 Projects EP 101 Unit 9 EP114 Unit 9 Project EP240 Unit 2

You will have many possible artifacts to choose for your portfolio project to meet the program/course outcome identified for this unit. Please choose an artifact and be ready to discuss how it meets the professional, legal, and ethical standards of the paraprofessional.

What would you still like to learn?Or what could you add to your discussion to show connectionsTo ethical standards?

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The Unit 9 Discussion Board—

Imagine the following case scenario and then respond to the discussion:

You are paraprofessional working with a student with an emotional disability, and you work and live in the same community. While shopping with your children at a local grocery store, another parent recognizes you and wants to talk to you about a child in your class.

What do you do? Give specific examples of how you will follow professional, ethical, and legal standards.

//What initial thoughts do you have about this scenario?

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Field Trip

Council for Exceptional Student Education

Standards for paraprofessionals working with exceptional students

http://cec.sped.org/Content/NavigationMenu/ProfessionalDevelopment/ProfessionalStandards/What_Every_Special_Educator_Should_Know_6th_Ed_revised_2009.pdf

See pages 209-212

There are 10 standards. Be sure to review all 10.

Then take a close look at number 9.

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Standard 9: Professional and Ethical PracticeKnowledgeSEP9K1 Ethical practices for confidential communication about individuals with exceptional learning needsSEP9K2 Personal cultural biases and differences that affect one’s ability to work with others

SkillsSEP9S1 Perform responsibilities as directed in a manner consistent with laws and policiesSEP9S2 Follow instructions of the professionalSEP9S3 Demonstrate problem-solving, flexible thinking, conflict management techniques, and analysis of personal strengths and preferencesSEP9S4 Act as a role model for individuals with exceptional learning needsSEP9S5 Demonstrate commitment to assisting learners in achieving their highest potentialSEP9S6 Demonstrate the ability to separate personal issues from one’s responsibilities as a paraeducator (paraprofessional)SEP9S7 Maintain a high level of competence and integritySEP9S8 Exercise objective and prudent judgmentSEP9S9 Demonstrate proficiency in academic skills, including oral and written communicationSEP9S10 Engage in activities to increase one’s own knowledge and skillsSEP9S11 Engage in self-assessmentSEP9S12 Accept and use constructive feedbackSEP9S13 Demonstrate ethical practices as guided by the CEC Code of Ethics and other standards and policies

//Choose one– List it. Then provide an example of what this looksLike in the classroom.

What Every Special Educator Must Know, CEC, 2009.

“Professionalism: It’s NOT the job you DO, It’s HOW you DO the job.”

– Anonymous

//What is one thing that you learned tonight?

Thank you for another wonderful seminar!

Good night!

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