[English] Re: This teacher list and the VIT Code of Conduct

[stephen at melbpc.org.au]

Regarding the new Vit teacher's code, Royce writes,

> After 36 years of working in teaching, I know that no matter what the
> make-up of a group .... there will always those who let others down ..
> It's human nature to disrespect, undervalue, be a little unprofessional,
> not share .. not approve of different approaches, be unsupportive, etc.
> on occasion. .. okay.... we are perfect.. it's just the other teachers
> who ain't.  :-]]  Cheers Royce   www.funshow.com.au 

. and also regarding the new code, Mary writes,

> it is good that VIT states it.  Mary, Director of Teaching and Learning

Heartly agree with both of you :-) It IS good that the VIT states it, Mary
and especially clearly. That means that with just one url, the url for our
email community list-archives, all the professionals who assist colleagues
here easily 'evidence' above and beyond the call professional collegiality.

And thank you one and all for doing so :-)

And Royce, agreed human nature can be contrary, but, live and learn with
no regrets? So while none of us are perfect, all the gentle-folk reading
you and me are waay ahead of the professional curve in terms of preparing
ourselves and our students for the digital revolution in education & life!


  ----- Original Message ----- 

Subject: This teacher list and the VIT Code of Conduct


Hi all,

The new Victorian Institute of Teaching 'Code of Conduct' appears to codify
what many would say is already normal practice in the online-ed communities

    http://www.vit.vic.edu.au/content.asp?Document_ID=882


Eg: Principle: Collegiality is an integral part of the work of teachers

  Teachers demonstrate collegiality by:

  a. treating each other with courtesy and respect

  b. valuing the input of their colleagues

  c. using appropriate forums for constructive debate on professional
     matters

  d. sharing expertise and knowledge in a variety of collaborative contexts

  e. respecting different approaches to teaching

  f. providing support for others, particularly those new to the profession

  g. sharing information relating to the wellbeing of students.
  --

Think about it, what part of our mailing list does not meet all the above?

Cheers people
Stephen Loosley
Member, Victorian
Institute of Teaching