Here are my reflections of what it means to be a Catholic educator for elementary-aged children. I have a very important role to fill in helping educate our youth. To the right, you will see pages which link the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) Standards to the Catholic Graduate Expectations (CGE).
This is how I believe the OCT Standards link to the Catholic Graduate Expectations:
OCT Standards
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Catholic Graduate Expectations
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Care
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CGE # 7. A Responsible Citizen who (f)
respects and affirms the diversity and interdependence of the worlds’ people
and cultures.
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Respect
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CGE #1. A Discerning Believer Formed in the
Catholic Faith Community Who: (b) Participates in the sacramental life of the
church and demonstrates an understanding of the centrality of the Eucharist
to our Catholic story.
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Trust
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CGE #2 An Effective Communicator who: (c)
presents information and ideas clearly and honestly with sensitivity to
others.
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Integrity
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CGE # 5 A Collaborative Contributor who (g)
Achieves excellence, originality and integrity in one’s own work and supports
these qualities in the work of others.
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Commitment to Students and Student Learning
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CGE # 7. A Responsible Citizen who: (e)
witnesses Catholic social teaching by promoting equality, democracy and
solidarity for a just, peaceful and compassionate society.
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Professional Knowledge
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CGE #3 A Reflective and Creative Thinker
Who: (c) thinks reflectively and creatively to evaluate situations and solve
problems.
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Professional Practice
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CGE # 2 An Effective Communicator (b)
Reads, understand and uses written material effectively. The standards talk about using appropriate
pedagogy, assessment and evaluation resources.
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Leadership in Learning Communities
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CGE # 5 A Collaborative Contributor who:
(F) exercises Christian leadership in the achievement of individual and group
goals.
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Ongoing Professional Learning
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CGE # 4 A Self-directed, Responsible, Life-long
Learner who: (e) sets appropriate goals and priorities in school, work and
personal life
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