Dedicated, Motivated, Ethical, and Inspired Teaching

Group 5
Mark Jay Almazan
Jeremiah Cloud
Talene Karkazian
Gordon Witt
Dedication
Introduction to Dedicated Teaching
A dedicated teacher is a one whom invests
themselves beyond the bare minimum that is
required of them.
They make an effort to provide support, be punctual,
offer extra help when needed, and participate in
other areas aside from the classroom
The two major areas are dedication to students and
dedication to the school
Dedication to students improves the reception of
the educator by their student body
The learning environment becomes more efficient
Students feel more comfortable interacting with
someone they feels is invested in their interests
Colleagues will stand up for one another and have
each others back if they feel they have mutual
respect and dedication
 Using levity to maintain a positive environment

Offering various tutoring opportunities

Allowing students to ask questions and/or collaborate during

nutrition breaks, study hall, and other “free” time

Incorporating aids in classrooms/classes that could use

Dedication to additional one on one help

Students Listening and taking an interest when students confide in you

Bridge the gap between students and their outside resources

including, but not limited to, parents, school counselors, and
other personnel that are their to help them

Encourage them to inquire, investigate, and learn from their

mistakes while providing the tools to solve problems and be
creative
 Helping out and participating at school events

Aiding colleagues during extenuating circumstances and

emergencies

Frequently communicating issues in addition to positive aspects

in order to find ways to improve services

Dedication to
Attending faculty meetings to divulge collective ideas to
improve the school, receive higher praise from WASC visits, and
other issues
School Sharing limited resources between colleagues

Smile and show interest and appreciation including

acknowledgement and congratulations for life events of our
colleagues

Ask the veteran colleagues what has worked and what hasn’t
worked in order to build from their wisdom
Motivation
The Meaning of Motivation

In simplest terms, the “willingness to do something”

An aspect of teaching that can be difficult

Can be a complicated business for students as well

However, no matter how difficult or complicated,

the end result can be very rewarding

A motivated teacher or student can have positive

impact in the classroom
 Every learning must have a purpose so teachers and
students alike should work towards the goal

Students need the skills and knowledge necessary to

complete all work and achieve said goals

Empower students with specific directions to build and

Principles of instill confidence within themselves

Motivation Have fun and be creative while working with students

Conduct activities that require higher-end thinking

Involve all students in activities and praise to help build

self-reliance

Curiosity is an integral part of motivation, it will help

students become eager in a subject

Build a relationship with students in a positive manner

 Encourage students and communicate to make them feel
important

Get students involved to give them a sense of ownership

Motivating which will encourage to participate in class activities

Students Offer incentives which will encourage students to finish and

accomplish the goal in mind

Become creative to create a stimulating environment in the

classroom

Draw connections to real life to show that subjects can be

applied to real life thus creating an excitement and will
motivate students to learn attentively
Ethics
Introduction to Ethical Principles
The National Education Association has a
handbook that includes a section covering the code
of ethics that we, as educators, are expected to
uphold
Our code of ethics revolves around the ideology of
ensuring equal opportunity, avoiding bias, being
consistent, and taking personal responsibility to
adhere to standards while maintaining a nurturing
and committed learning environment
The first principle is commitment to the student for
which we aim to help students realize their overall
identity and value while also helping them acquire
the tools to enter the world where they can become
an effective member of society
The second principle is commitment to the
profession which include maintaining professional
competency, communicating effectively, respecting
our colleagues, adhering to standards, and
promoting professional judgement
 Avoid false statements and/or false information

Maintain a fair and consistent environment

Adhere to confidentiality clauses and avoid public

embarrassment

Commitment Encourage student creativity and varying viewpoints while

avoiding personal bias
to the Avoid bias in all forms including, but not limited to, race,
Student gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, cultural background,
religion, socioeconomic status, mental/physical/motor
disabilities, nor political views

Ensure commitment to our responsibilities as mandated

reporters

Do not take personal advantage of student/teacher

relationships
 Maintain competency in the subject matter

Promote professional advancement

Do not assist in fraudulent actions including, but not

limited to, helping unqualified individuals get placed within
the profession
Commitment Never withhold information required by respective
to the guidelines

Profession Respect our colleagues and avoid falsehoods about one

another

Avoid bias in any form including advancement oneself or

another nor in response to excessive gratuity and/or gifts

Ensure that we maintain and uphold overall standards in

addition to our subject material standards
Inspiration
Introduction to Inspirational Teachers

A fundamental role for teachers is to inspire their Teachers capable of inspiring their students foster
students to become learners and thinkers. Perhaps positive relationships with their students, and they
even more importantly, I believe that teachers need find ways of sharing their enthusiasm for learning
to inspire their students to learn the important with their students.
lessons of disciplined study, effective research,
critical thinking skills, and perseverance that allow
students to become problem-solvers.
 Empathy for all students

Respect for all students

Praise for student success

Traits of Seeking and honoring student choice

Inspirational Strong communication skills

Teachers Efficient management of classroom behavior and

resources

Has high expectations for all students

Uses questions and feedback to extend learning

 Teachers communicate with students, clearly describing
high expectations for students

Teachers listen to students, learn about the students lives

and interests

Teachers connect the lessons to the needs and the

How to Inspire
interests of students

Teachers include students in some planning, providing

Students students with ownership, and demonstrating respect for
students

Personalized feedback and questioning guides student

learning, and demonstrates an interest in each student’s
success
 By utilizing motivation, dedication,
ethics, and inspiration, educators can
create a more effective environment that
encompasses student learning, levity,
safety, inquisition, moral standards, and
an invested student body and staff, for
which future generations, communities,
relationships, and careers will thrive
 References
National Education Association. (2002). Code of Ethics. Retrieved from
http://www.nea.org/home/30442.htm

The Ten Principles of Motivation, Thompson G. (2019) Retrieved from

http://teaching.monster.com/benefits/articles/10328-the-ten-principles-of-motivation

Motivating Students (2018). Retrieved from

https://teach.com/what/teachers-change-lives/motivating-students/

What Makes an Inspiring Teacher? (2014). Retrieved from

http://www.sec-ed.co.uk/best-practice/what-makes-an-inspiring-teacher