OCT Standards of Practice and Relationship to ICT Leaders

The Standards of Practice in the Teaching Profession are:

Commitment to Students and Student Learning
Members are dedicated in their care and commitment to students. They treat students equitably and with respect and are sensitive to factors that influence individual student learning. Members facilitate the development of students as contributing citizens of Canadian society.

Professional Knowledge
Members strive to be current in their professional knowledge and recognize its relationship to practice. They understand and reflect on student development, learning theory, pedagogy, curriculum, ethics, educational research and related policies and legislation to inform professional judgment in practice.

Professional Practice
Members apply professional knowledge and experience to promote student learning. They use appropriate pedagogy, assessment and evaluation, resources and technology in planning for and responding to the needs of individual students and learning communities. Members refine their professional practice through ongoing inquiry, dialogue and reflection.

Leadership in Learning Communities
Members promote and participate in the creation of collaborative, safe and supportive learning communities. They recognize their shared responsibilities and their leadership roles in order to facilitate student success. Members maintain and uphold the principles of the ethical standards in these learning communities.

Ongoing Professional Learning
Members recognize that a commitment to ongoing professional learning is integral to effective practice and to student learning. Professional practice and self-directed learning are informed by experience, research, collaboration and knowledge.

(Taken from http://www.oct.ca/standards/standards_of_practice.aspx?lang=en-CA, 2006)



Relationship of ICT Leaders Practice to
Ontario College of Teachers Standards of Practice

Each ICT Leader investigated in this module clearly exhibits all of the above-mentioned Standards of Practice. They are committed individuals who strive for excellence in their fields. ICT Leaders are life-long learners, who collaborate in learning communities, and are committed to student learning. It is our responsibility, as Computer in the Classroom Specialists to strive to meet these standards of practice in our teaching. The benefits for our students will far outweigh the costs.