MY MTS

What is expected of me as a professional?

   That question is a good one to answer before beginning as a teacher, as a professional.  Not only the MTS Code of Professional Practice, but any Code of Conduct is important to figure out before beginning a job. 
First looking over the Code of Professional Practice, it looks like a confusing read, but after reading it I believe it is quite straight forward. 
   The code of practice ties in with Professionalism and Sergiovanni’s Four Commitments discussed earlier.  It’s basically a guideline of how you are to act as a professional.  I will take it personally as my guidelines of how to act and go forth my business as a professional teacher. 

   I believe the MTS Code of Professional Practice will help me as a teacher to understand not only what is expected of me, but what is also expected of my colleagues and the MTS.  For me to uphold my duties as a professional under the MTS Code of Professional Practice some qualities need to always be practiced:
- respect
- honesty
- confidentiality in discussions (public and private)
- sharing of resources/knowledge/strategies
- helping wherever I can
- constructive criticism
- flexibility, and;
- openness to suggestions.

   I feel comfortable knowing  that in the future, as a professional teacher, I will have the backing of the MTS and will never be on my own in any situation.