Professional Qualities



Professional Qualities


Background Knowledge


Capacity to Teach







According to the British Columbia College of Teachers' Standards for the Education, Competence and Professional Conduct of Educators in British Columbia, a professional educator adheres to eight standards. Five of the standards have been grouped under this title of "Professional Qualities" as they deal with such issues as valuing children, communicating with parents, and a teacher's responsibility.

For ease of navigation, the buttons to the left take the viewer to each of the three themes on which appears hyperlinks to the respective BCCT standards. Additionally, the links below will take you to the respective standard pages on which will appear artifacts that demonstrate adherence to that particular standard and on accompanying rationale to why each is an exemplary artifact.