Professionalism, Ethics & Continuing Education Flashcards
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Under FERPA, which of the following individuals may access a student's education records without the student's consent?
Answer: A school official with a legitimate educational interest
FERPA permits access to education records without student consent for school officials who have a legitimate educational interest in the information.
Which scenario best illustrates an instructor maintaining appropriate professional boundaries?
Answer: Maintaining consistent office hour policies and communicating through institutional email
Using institutional communication channels and consistent policies maintains professional boundaries that protect both students and instructors.
An instructor notices signs that a student may be experiencing a mental health crisis. The most appropriate first step is to:
Answer: Refer the student to campus counseling or support services
Instructors are not mental health professionals and should refer students to qualified campus support services rather than attempting to provide clinical assistance.
Continuing education requirements for CPI certification are designed primarily to:
Answer: Ensure instructors remain current with evolving pedagogy, technology, and field knowledge
Continuing education requirements ensure that certified instructors continuously update their pedagogical skills and content knowledge as both evolve.
Which action demonstrates an instructor's commitment to equity and inclusion in the classroom?
Answer: Designing assessments that provide multiple means of demonstrating mastery
Offering multiple means of demonstrating mastery aligns with Universal Design for Learning principles and supports equitable access for all learners.
An instructor publishes research findings that contradict a major funder's preferred conclusions. This situation most directly tests:
Answer: Academic integrity and freedom from conflicts of interest
Publishing honest findings despite funder pressure is a direct test of academic integrity and the principle that research conclusions must not be compromised by financial relationships.
Which of the following is the most ethical response when an instructor realizes a published exam question was factually incorrect?
Answer: Acknowledge the error, accept all defensible answers, and adjust scoring accordingly
Acknowledging errors and adjusting scoring fairly demonstrates accountability and protects students from being penalized for an instructor's mistake.