During practicum and the community field experience (CFE), teacher candidates are expected:
- to adhere to principles of professional conduct as outlined in the Teacher Education Policies & Guidelines
- to be aware of the BC Teachers’ Federation’s Code of Ethics in your relations with principals, teachers, faculty advisors, fellow teacher candidates, students and their parents/guardians,
- to respect the dignity of children and their right to confidentiality,
- to respect boundaries between teachers and students in all interactions, including social media,
- to act as good role models for students regarding the use of language, attire, attitudes toward study and learning, respect for others, fair decision-making, and collegiality,
- to speak and write professionally about colleagues, school personnel, students, and their families,
- to observe all legal aspects in the BC School Act, observe normal social courtesies as guests in a school
Please also see these sections on practicum and the CFE:
- Elementary & Middle Years Practicum
- Secondary Practicum
- Guidelines for School Visits
- Guidelines for School Advisors and Faculty Advisors
- Guidelines for School Coordinators and Administrators
- FAQs
