The Educator's Profession
I am a teacher.
I profess to work collaboratively with students, colleagues, and the community towards learning and discovery in inclusive, ethical, fair, just, respectful, and mutually supportive ways.
I am a reflective inquirer and a lifelong learner. I endeavor to advance and adapt my knowledge, skills, and instructional styles to meet the needs of all learners. I take into consideration the diversity of values, orientations, history, rights, freedoms, responsibilities, and perspectives of all peoples in Saskatchewan, in Canada, on First Nations, and throughout the world.
I continuously aspire to develop proficiency in the historical, working, and lived curriculum and in the language of instruction; to learn and use meaningful, equitable, and holistic teaching strategies for instruction, assessment, and evaluation; and to create learning environments that encourage and support the lifetime growth of the whole student.
I am committed to using my skills, knowledge, and judgement wisely. My dedication to the profession will significantly contribute to the well-being of students, families, and communities.
I understand the power of education.
Pinning Ceremony
The pinning ceremony is an opportunity for all new teacher candidates, partners, and college alumni to recognize the deep commitment that teachers make to the College and profession, and their commitment to serving society as a whole in one of the most noble of professions: teaching.
During the inaugural ceremony in September of 2015, students received the newly minted pin and committed to an oath titled “The Educator’s Profession” through the signing of a banner highlighting that oath, which is displayed on the main floor in the College.
The 2024 Fall Pinning Ceremony takes place on Thursday, September 19th in the Education Gym (Education Building) in Saskatoon. This event is open to all Education students currently in their third, fourth or fifth year of their program who have not yet received their pin. Alumni who received their Bachelor of Education degree from USask are also invited to participate in the ceremony.
Professionalism Illustrated
Professional Accountability
Professional Accountability: Supporting College of Education Positive Relationships
Students, staff, faculty, and instructors in the College of Education aspire to the high standards of professionalism associated with the teaching profession.
As members of the College of Education community, our activities demonstrate professionalism in the manner in which we:
- develop knowledge and skills to the best of our abilities;
- recognize and work toward the betterment of our communities through our professional work;
- cooperate and work collaboratively with our professional colleagues for the betterment of our professions;
- fully participate and engage in our continued education and development as professionals;
- exercise positive judgment and decision making with respect to our professional roles; and
- work toward high standards of professional practice and ethical conduct guided by the College’s core principles of respect, inclusivity, integrity and responsibility.
Given our College’s responsibility to the teaching profession, we encourage:
- Sustained positive engagement;
- Dedication and follow-through in all responsibilities; and
- Awareness of the impact of personal actions (positive and negative) within a community of learners.
To aid in the actualization of professional standards, clear, direct, and continuing communication among all parties is critical.
For further information on professional codes for teachers, please consult Bylaw 7 of the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation Governance Handbook (2010): Teacher Codes in Saskatchewan
Students with Academic Program Concerns
Supporting College of Education Professional Relationships
Students in the College of Education aspire to high standards of professional practice and ethical conduct. Procedures for students with academic program concerns are designed to honour core principles of respect, inclusivity, integrity, and responsibility. When concerns arise, the following procedures exemplify professional practice in lines of communication:
For further information:
Professionalism Links
Supporting College of Education Professional Relationships
- Research Ethics outlines procedures when human participants are involved in research
- Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation: Code of Professional Ethics
- Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation: Teachers as Professionals
- Student Research Assistant Guidelines
guidelines related to student employment as research assistants - University of Saskatchewan Learning Charter
emphasizes prudent application of knowledge, intellectual integrity, ethical behavior, recognition of moral and ethical issues, taking appropriate actions, and ethical/legal use of information - University of Saskatchewan Mission Statement
identifies values that include the University as a place of human dignity and fairness as well as the importance of ethical standards and environmental responsibility