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ONTARIO COLLEGE OF TEACHERS
Standards of Practice
“The Standards of Practice for the Teaching Profession provide a framework of principles that describes the knowledge, skills and values inherent in Ontario’s teaching profession.”
(Ontario College of Teachers, 2016, p.11)
The Standards of Practice for the Teaching Profession are:
Commitment to Students and
Student Learning
Members are dedicated in their care and commitment to students. They treat students equitably and with respect and are sensitive to factors that influence individual student learning. Members facilitate the development of students as contributing citizens of Canadian society.
Professional Knowledge
individual students and learning commun- ities. Members refine their professional practice through ongoing inquiry, dialogue and reflection.
Leadership in Learning Communities
Members promote and participate in the creation of collaborative, safe and supportive learning communities. They recognize their shared responsibilities and their leadership roles in order to facilitate student success. Members maintain and uphold the principles of the ethical standards in these learning communities.
Ongoing Professional Learning
Members recognize that a commitment to ongoing professional learning is integral to effective practice and to student learning. Professional practice and self-directed learning are informed by experience, research, collaboration and knowledge.
Members strive to be current in their profes- sional knowledge and recognize its relationship to practice. They understand and reflect
on student development, learning theory, pedagogy, curriculum, ethics, educational research and related policies and legislation inform professional judgment in practice.
Professional Practice
Members apply professional knowledge and experience to promote student learning. They use appropriate pedagogy, assessment and evaluation, resources and technology in planning for and responding to the needs of
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Commitment to Students and Student Learning
Ongoing Professional Learning
Professional Practice
Leadership in Learning Communities
Professional Knowledge
Standards of Practice
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