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� ��Aberdeen City Council Probationers

Being a Teacher in Scotland

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Trusted Teaching

Teaching is complex relational and intellectual work
Teachers work in relationships of authority and trust
Teaching is rooted in highly specialist knowledge and skills
Standards, ethics and values are core to what it means to be a teacher

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Donna Wilson�Teaching Standards & Education Officer�

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Being a teacher in Scotland

“Education and training shape humanity and have a transformative role for both individuals and society.”

…..Official Journal European Union 2020

Consider the impact this has on society….

You are the force for good –

informing; influencing & challenging

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Social Justice�

What is it…

“Social justice is the view that everyone deserves equal economic, political and social rights and opportunities now and in the future” SFR

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Reflective Questions

Can you recognise racist behaviour?

Do you know how to respond?

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Reflective Questions

How would I respond to verbal abuse aimed at me or others?

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Reflective Questions

How do I overcome any language barriers that disadvantage others fully engaging with their learning?

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Reflective Questions

Do I model inclusive behaviour, welcoming the opinion & comments from all without showing bias?

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Integrity�

“Integrity is the practice of being honest and showing a consistent and uncompromising adherence to strong moral and ethical principles and values.” SFR

Doing the right thing when no-one is watching.

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As a Teacher	As an employee	School community
Professional Standards	Strategic ambition	Vision & Values
Code of Prof & Conduct	Terms & conditions	Policies & proceedures
	Contract

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Integrity – In pairs ROLE PLAY

Number 1 = you will be you

Number 2 = you will have 3 conversations. Each time assume a different role.

As 1 of the children
Line manager
Parent of a child involved

Scenario:

Number 1 you are walking along the corridor in school and witness 2 children talking very angrily & abusively towards each other. You don’t hear all of the conversation but you can see both children are upset.

Consider… what do you think, what would you say and what would you do?

What does this convey?

How does that reflect upon who you are & demonstrate integrity?

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Trust and Respect�

“Trust and respect are expectations of positive actions that support authentic relationship building and show care for the needs and feelings of the people involved and respect for our natural world and its limited resources.” SFR

You will constantly have to work to build trust & respect with pupils; staff; parents & partners.

B.R.A.V.I.N.G. = The 7 Pillars of Trust by Brene Brown - YouTube

“relationships aren’t built in a day, they’re built daily” Mark Finnis

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Trust and Respect�

Activity – On your table you will find a pack of letters i.e. A1; B1 etc

There is a match somewhere in the room (A2; B2 etc.)

Go find that person and introduce yourselves & Share what has been the hardest thing so far in your probation journey….

Consider..

What first impressions am I leaving?

How do I convey respect?

How do I build trust?

Every kid needs a champion | Rita Pierson | TED (youtube.com)

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Final thought…�

If I was to walk into your classroom, what would I see, hear, feel that would show your Professional Values in action?