EED 430 Week 1 Personal Perspective and Professional Ethics

Complete the Personal Perspective and Professional Ethics Questionnaire.

Submit your assignment.

Personal Perspective and Professional Ethics Questionnaire

Rate each statement according to the following scale:

1. ______ I have an obligation in the classroom to prepare my students to be well-informed citizens.

2. ______ National and local social studies standards provide a comprehensive guide to social studies instruction.

3. ______ Most history textbooks provide a thorough and accurate account of historical events.

4. ______ There are many different perspectives on historical events, and my students should learn about all of them.

5. ______ It is valuable to be aware of my students’ families and their beliefs when planning for social studies instruction.

6. ______ The community in which I live plays a role in planning for social studies instruction.

7. ______ Values and character education should be included in social studies instruction.

8. ______ Teachers have an obligation to be informed of latest issues and trends in social studies instruction.

9. ______ Whenever possible, teachers should keep their personal opinions out of classroom instruction.

10. ______ Teachers should teach students about cultural diversity whenever possible during social studies instruction.

Reflection Questions

Answer each question with at least 140 words to receive full credit for this section.

1. What are some personal biases you could potentially bring to the classroom? Reflect on your answers to the questions above, personal life experiences, education, and other relevant factors such as religion, political party affiliation, values, culture, and so on.

2. How does diversity in the classroom affect social studies instruction and how can educators address such diversity in the classroom?

3. Identify potential ethical issues associated with social studies instruction and how educators need to address ethical issues in the classroom.

Current Social Studies Trends

Answer each question with a minimum of 140 words and use outside references and sources to support and justify your response to each question.

1. Describe some of the current trends, events, and issues in society related to social studies instruction that may influence your future teaching. State how you should address such factors in your classroom.

2. Describe some of the current trends and issues regarding social studies materials and resources (technology and information sources) that may influence your future teaching and how you can use them in your classroom.