First-semester Cohort 2 and 3 Teacher Candidates enjoying time together in our Physical education class.
These Professional Standards for BC Educators apply to individuals holding certification of Qualification to teach, as well as out of province applicants for certification and to teacher Candidates enrolled in approved teacher education programs in BC’s post-secondary Instructions.
- Educators value the success of all students. Educators care for students and act in their best interests.
- Educators act ethically and maintain the integrity, credibility and reputation of the profession.
- Educators understand and apply knowledge of student growth and development.
- Educators value the involvement and support of parents, guardians, families and communities in schools.
- Educators implement effective planning, instruction, assessment and reporting practices to create respectful, inclusive environments for student learning and development.
- Educators demonstrate a broad knowledge base and an understanding of areas they teach.
- Educators engage in professional learning.
- Educators contribute to the profession.
- Educators respect and value the history of First Nations, Inuit and Metis in Canada and the impact of the past on present and future. Educators contribute towards truth, reconciliation, and healing. Educators foster a deeper understanding of ways of knowing and being, histories, and culture of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis.
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/k-12/teach/standards-for-educators