Indicator

III.A.3


Comments to or about or from learners are free of sarcasm, ridicule, and derogatory or humiliating references.

 

Definition(s) and/or Explanation(s)

Comments:

  • are not in any way offensive to learners

  • are sensitive to the needs and feeling of others

Please note:

This indicator is required by the State of Florida’s Code of Ethics.

 

Classroom Examples

Elementary

During a second-grade reading lesson, the teacher encourages learners to listen with an open mind to each other’s ideas as they work in cooperative groups to answer the comprehension questions, and to keep a respectful attitude. As the learners engage in the activity, it is evident that they are, in fact, treating each other with respect.

Secondary

  1. During a review in a seventh-grade social studies class, a learner makes an obviously incorrect response. The teacher helps focus the learner’s attention with a guiding clue and asks the learner to try again.

  2. In a ninth-grade language atrs class engaged in a creative writing activity, after a learner shares a written piece, the teacher asks another learner to TAG it.

Tell something nice about it.
Ask a question about it.
Give constructive advice.

  1. During a portfolio critique in a twelfth-grade photography class, learners give each other tips and helpful advice to correct the problem.

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