TEACHER BEHAVIOR By: Jami, Jamie and Erikahttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlXDXsgiMDU

LET’S PLAY A GAME!

SKIT DISCUSSION QUESTIONS1.What were some of the words or actions

that were in the skits that appeared unprofessional?

2.Why do you think that the words and actions you portrayed within the skits were unprofessional?

HOW TO PROFESSIONALLY INTERACT WITH PRINCIPALS, PARENTS, AND

STUDENTS

WHEN DO YOU SAY “YES” OR “NO” TO A

PRINCIPAL?

HOW DO YOU SAY “NO” IN A PROFESSIONAL MANNER?

THINK OF AN OPEN DOOR!

HOW DO PROFESSIONALLY ASK THE PRINCIPAL FOR

SOMETHING?

HOW DO YOU BEHAVE PROFESSIONALLY AROUND

PARENTS?

ERIKA’S TOP TEN TIPS FOR PARENT CONFERENCES

1. Plan ahead2. Greet parents before they arrive to your classroom3. Avoid physical barriers4. Be specific with your comments5. Ask for parents’ opinions6. Use body language7. Listen to what parents say8. Focus on strengths9. Stress collaboration10.Don’t judge

HOW DO YOU BEHAVE PROFESSIONALLY AROUND

STUDENTS?

TAKE A LOOK AT THIS SAFETY PAMPHLET…

SKIT REDO!

WHY DRESS PROFESSIONALLY? • Maintain respect • Establish credibility • Establish yourself as an authority figure

•Stipulations to dress "professionally" or "appropriately" are subjective and leave wide gaps for interpretation.

UNACCEPTABLE ATTIRE FOR FEMALES

• Skirts shorter than 4 fingers above the knee• Provocative and revealing attire (exposed midriff, cleavage, bare backs,

spaghetti straps, tank-tops)• Vulgarities, obscenities, or offensive prints on shirts• Translucent or body-hugging outfits• Skin-fit bottoms• Torn jeans• Shorts• Face-coverings that prevent ready-identification of the wearer

UNACCEPTABLE ATTIRE FOR WOMEN CONTINUED

Unacceptable Hair/ Accessories Unnatural hair color Unkempt hair Body piercings Multiple ear studs Excessive perfume Exposed tattoosUnacceptable Footwear Footwear without heel straps

UNACCEPTABLE ATTIRE FOR MALES

Vulgarities, obscenities, or offensive prints on shirts Translucent or body-hugging outfits Torn jeans Shorts Face-coverings that prevent ready-identification of the wearer Sleeveless T-shirts Un-tucked shirts

UNACCEPTABLE ATTIRE FOR MALES

CONTINUEDUnacceptable Hair/ Accessories Unnatural hair color Unkempt hair Body piercings Hair covering ears, eyebrows, or shirt collars Excessive cologne Exposed tattoosUnacceptable Footwear Footwear without heel straps

SOCIAL MEDIA• Includes: Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram, etc.

• Gateway into our personal lives: • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMJM-SQjUBc

• Free speech protection under the First Amendment??• U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled that employers can fire employees if their

speech harmed the workplace's mission and function

SOCIAL MEDIA AND PROFESSIONALISM

• Possible employers:• Looking for glimpse into behavior, personality

outside of interview, professionalism

• Administrators, other teachers, parents, and students

• Need to protect credibility inside classroom, outside classroom

SOCIAL MEDIA AND STUDENTS•“It’s not the method of communication that needs to be prohibited but the nature and content of that communication”

• Can you use social media to communicate with students?

TIPS FOR MAINTAINING PROFESSIONALISM • Search yourself• Check privacy settings for all accounts• Alter your search names

• Middle name, instead of last name• Be aware of message you are portraying • Don’t post inappropriate pictures

• would you show it to your mom?• Consider content you are displaying • When in doubt don’t post

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vj-XCUIbbcE

15 MINUTE BREAK!