The importance of considering all frameworks

It is interesting to note aspect 1.1 from the Principles of Teaching and Learning (POLT). This principle states a student learns best when teachers “build positive relationships through knowing and valuing each student”. Acknowledging this, some may argue that in this situation, Miss Hawkins is trying to adopt this principle by connecting with her students on a personal level through social media. At first glance, this could be entirely the case. However, contradicting to this principle, it is important to also note, not only Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership’s (AITSL) standard 4.5“Use ICT safely, responsibly and ethically”, but also multiple principles retrieved from The Victorian Teaching Profession Code of Conduct. For example, aspects of principle 1.5 state that professional relationships may be violated for a number of reasons such as “attending parties or socialise with students”. In addition section 2; principle 2.1 (a) states that teachers must “be positive role models at school and in the community”. By applying much needed consideration to these points, it can be acknowledged that Miss Hawkins failed to implement them in her profession. It could be stated that she placed far too much importance on building positive relationships with her students and neglected other crucial aspects of successful educating.