TPE 6
Developing as a Professional Educator
TPE 6.1-6.7
About the TPE 6.4
Demonstrate how and when to involve other adults and to communicate effectively with peers and colleagues, families, and members of the larger school community to support teacher and student learning.
Thoughts on TPE 6.4
Here is an example of the parent brochure. This provides key details about the classroom as well as schedule guide, contact information, behavior expectations and ways for parents to get involved. This demonstrates how I communicate with parents during my student teaching about classroom policies and schedules, supporting TPE 6.4.
TPE 6.2
Recognize their own values and implicit and explicit biases, the ways in which these values and implicit and explicit biases may positively and negatively affect teaching and learning, and work to mitigate any negative impact on the teaching and learning of students. They exhibit positive dispositions of caring, support, acceptance, and fairness toward all students and families, as well as toward their colleagues.
Thoughts on TPE 6.2
My mission statement reflects the values of a Professional Educator in TPE 6.2 supporting my students, families and colleagues with warmth, care and understanding. I work to maintain a positive working environment for myself and my students.
“My mission is to create, serve and nurture youth in my community, so that students grow in love and character.”