The Professional Standards for BC Educators apply to educators within BC who hold a valid teaching certificate. Through these 9 professional standards, teachers are guided in the values, knowledge, skills, and attitudes (Professional Standards for BC Educators) that are relevant, important, and necessary within their teaching practice.
For me, these standards guide me in being self-aware of myself through the public eye. In the future, I may be an Elementary school teacher, but outside of the school setting, I will still be held to a higher standard than the average person. In a city such as Kamloops, I know it’s likely that interactions with students, parents, colleagues, and administration are likely outside of school settings, hence remaining professional is important to maintain relationships and trust.