Professionalism in Education
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What does Standard 7 of the AITSL standards focus on?

  • Managing classroom behavior
  • Assessing student performance
  • Enhancing teaching skills
  • Engaging professionally with colleagues, parents/carers, and the community (correct)

    • Teachers have a duty of care that exists only during school hours.

    False

    List one factor used to determine duty of care.

    Foreseeability

    In the context of negligence, a teacher fails to provide a safe environment for students, leading to ___.

    <p>injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a component of determining negligence?

    <p>Cost of damages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following factors associated with duty of care to their descriptions:

    <p>Foreseeability = Should have anticipated the risk Magnitude = Likelihood of an incident occurring Gravity = Severity of potential injury Cost and Practicality = Feasibility of preventing harm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a case study, student maturity is a factor that can exempt a teacher from intervening in disputes.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define 'duty of care' in the context of teaching.

    <p>A legal obligation to take reasonable care to minimize the risk of harm to students.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does vicarious liability refer to?

    <p>Liability of an employer for the negligent actions of an employee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the Syme and Syme v Minister of Education case, negligence was determined due to the teacher's failure to enforce rules.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    List the three interrelated factors used to determine vicarious liability.

    <p>There must be a tort, the teacher must be an employee of the defendant, the teacher must be acting in the course of their employment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Barker v the State of South Australia, a student was injured when she ____ back in her chair.

    <p>rocked</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match each case with its key distinguishing factor:

    <p>Syme and Syme v Minister of Education = Rules had been enforced but were violated by students Barker v the State of South Australia = No inherent danger or known poor behavior in class Both cases = Focus on foreseeability and reasonable measures taken by teachers General principle of negligence = Absence of foreseeability of harm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant factor in the ruling of the aforementioned cases?

    <p>The reasonableness of teacher's actions to mitigate risk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Negligence was determined in both Syme and Syme v Minister of Education and Barker v the State of South Australia.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Explain why negligence wasn't determined in the cases discussed.

    <p>Negligence wasn't determined because the absence of foreseeability of harm, reasonable measures taken by the teachers, and the understanding of children's cognitive abilities were considered by the courts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best defines bullying?

    <p>Systematic abuse of power characterized by aggressive behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Indirect bullying includes physical aggression.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is mandatory reporting in the context of teachers?

    <p>A legal obligation for teachers to report any sign or reasonable belief of sexual abuse.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Bullying can be categorized into three main types: direct, indirect, and __________.

    <p>cyberbullying</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the types of bullying with their descriptions:

    <p>Direct bullying = Physical and verbal acts of aggression Indirect bullying = Social exclusion and rumors Cyberbullying = Online harassment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a sign of anxiety in students?

    <p>Increased concentration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Teachers have no resources available to help create safe environments against bullying.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    List one physical sign of anxiety in students.

    <p>Sweating</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a sign of depression in students?

    <p>Trouble concentrating</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Youth suicide is defined as self-directed injury with no intent to die.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What age range is primarily focused on concerning youth suicide?

    <p>10-25</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A prolonged low mood is a key characteristic of __________.

    <p>depression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the signs of depression with the corresponding behaviors:

    <p>Sad, anxious = Emotional response Aches, pains, headaches = Physical symptoms Trouble concentrating = Cognitive impact Suicide/Self-harm = Severe indicator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a sign of youth suicide?

    <p>Increased social engagement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Negative thoughts and emotional nervousness can indicate avoidance behavior in students.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are two physical symptoms of depression?

    <p>Aches and pains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Death caused by self-directed injury with intent to die is referred to as __________.

    <p>youth suicide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following signs of youth suicide with their descriptions:

    <p>Verbal indicators = Comments about wanting to die Mood/Appearance decline = Changes in personal hygiene Withdrawing = Isolating from social groups Drug, Alcohol and self-harm = Substance abuse behaviors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Professionalism

    • AITSL Standard 7 emphasizes engaging professionally with colleagues, parents/carers, and the community.
    • Strategies for effective collaboration with parents/carers include scheduling parent-teacher interviews and using communication tools like email and apps.
    • Duty of care is a legal obligation to take reasonable care to minimize the risk of harm to another.
    • Five factors to determine duty of care:
      • Foreseeability: Should the teacher have foreseen the harm?
      • Magnitude: How likely was the harm to occur?
      • Gravity: Severity of potential injury.
      • Cost and Practicality: Cost and feasibility of preventative measures.
      • Justification: Was there a justifiable reason for not intervening?
    • Age and Maturity can also be a factor.
    • Negligence involves failing to provide a safe environment for students, resulting in harm.
    • Three factors for negligence:
      • Duty owed: Student-teacher relationship exists.
      • Breach of duty: Failure to meet the required standard of care.
      • Loss: Student suffers harm due to the lack of care.
    • Vicarious liability makes an employer responsible for their employee's negligence.
    • Three factors for vicarious liability:
      • Tort (civil wrong): Usually negligence.
      • Employee: The teacher must be an employee at the time of the incident.
      • Course of employment: Teacher must be acting in their work capacity.
    • Syme and Syme v Minister of Education: A student was blinded by a toy glider in the classroom. The teacher was not found negligent because the harm wasn't foreseeable, the teacher took reasonable measures ( confiscated toys), and the school had policies in place.
    • Barker v the State of South Australia: A student was injured due to a chair incident while the teacher was briefly absent. No negligence was found because the teacher had taken reasonable steps and made arrangements for supervision; the risk of harm was relatively low.

    Bullying

    • Definition: Systematic abuse of power involving repeated aggressive behavior by peers, with an imbalance of power between the victim and the bully.
    • Types:
      • Direct: Physical and verbal aggression.
      • Indirect: Social exclusion and rumors.
      • Cyberbullying: Online bullying.
    • Importance of policies and resources: Schools should have robust anti-bullying policies and resources to create safe environments.

    Mandatory Reporting

    • Definition: Legal obligation for teachers to report any suspicion of sexual abuse.
    • Teacher obligations: Teachers must report any sign or reasonable belief of sexual abuse, even if unsure.
    • Importance of resources and programs: Schools should provide resources and programs on safe behavior and mandatory reporting.

    Wellbeing

    • Anxiety: Emotion of feeling tension and worried thoughts, often triggered by stress.
      • Signs/Cues:
        • Physical: Sweating, headaches.
        • Behavioral: Concentration issues, avoidance, refusal to participate.
        • Emotional: Nervousness, negative thoughts.
    • Depression: A prolonged low mood and mental health condition.
      • Signs/Cues:
        • Emotional/Physical: Sadness, anxiety, aches, pains, headaches.
        • Behavioral: Trouble concentrating, withdrawal, possible self-harm or suicide.
    • Youth Suicide: Death caused by self-inflicted injury with the intent to die.
      • Signs/Cues:
        • Verbal: Talking about death or suicide.
        • Behavioral: Withdrawal, declining mood or appearance, substance abuse or self-harm.

    Professional Boundaries

    • Five categories of professional boundaries: (Based on the TRBWA document, "Professional Boundaries in the Teacher-Student Relationship")
      • Physical: Appropriate physical contact and interactions.
      • Emotional: Maintaining professional emotional distance.
      • Social: Defining appropriate social interactions.
      • Financial: Avoiding financial transactions with students.
      • Information: Managing the sharing and confidentiality of information.

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    This quiz covers the key concepts of professionalism as outlined in AITSL Standard 7. It explores strategies for collaborating with parents, understanding duty of care, and the factors affecting negligence in educational settings. Test your knowledge and ensure you can engage effectively with colleagues and the community.

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