ABMP Student Success Curriculum

Topic 12: Professional Conduct

2. Professional Conduct Defined

• Conduct that follows accepted industry principles and shows compassion and caring for others.

– Appropriate dress – Hygiene– Academic integrity – Respect for others – Communication skills

3. Professional Dress

• Clothing should not draw attention to the body.

• School dress code

4. Classroom Disturbances

• Inappropriate cell phone use

• Side conversations

• Insensitivity

• Lateness

• Academic integrity

• Professional interactions with peers

• Professional interactions with instructors

5. Prohibited Activities

• Weapons or knives on campus

• Alcohol on campus or before class

• Illegal drugs on campus or before class

• Racial or sexual slurs

• Vandalism of the building or equipment

6. Academic Integrity

• Any action or attempted action that results in an unfair academic advantage for oneself is a breach of academic integrity.

• School’s policy on cheating

7. Professional Interaction with Peers

• Classmates are an important source of support and knowledge. – Treat others kindly. – Treat others respectfully.

– Avoid gossiping.

– Handle conflicts professionally.

8. Professional Interaction with Instructors

• Occasionally a student will develop a grievance towards an instructor. – Ask for a private meeting.

– Never take up class time to air a personal grievance.

– Identify solutions.

– Meet with instructor and school administrator if necessary.

9. Grievance Procedure

• Follow the school’s grievance procedure if you have a grievance with a classmate or instructor:

• School Grievance Procedure:

10. I-Statements Verses You-Statements

• You statements feel blaming and lead to more conflict.– “You never give me a chance to say what I think in class. You are so rude and always cut me off!”

• I statements help the other person understand your point of view. – “When I am cut off in mid-sentence, it makes me feel like my ideas are not important to you. As a result, I usually don’t want to discuss issues with you. I would like it if you would let me finish what I am saying and then respond.”

11. Classroom Dynamics

• Anything that influences the interpersonal relationships and attitudes of students and instructors.

12. Sexually Inappropriate Behavior

• Confusing messages – Poor draping

– Lack of personal modesty

– Poor body mechanics; leaning

– Body comments

– Listening and attitudes

13. Sexual Harassment

• Quid pro quo

– School employee’s conduct causes a student to believe he or she must submit to unwanted sexual behavior to receive financial aid or pass a class.

• Hostile Environment – Unwanted sexual conduct is so pervasive, persistent, or severe that it impacts a student's ability to participate in or benefit from an educational program.

14. Examples of Conduct That Could Be Considered

Harassing • Repeated unwanted requests for dates, sexual flirtation, sexual nicknames

• Unnecessary touching,hugging, etc.

• Sexually explicit comments, jokes

• Gender-based harassment

• Displaying sexually explicit drawings or written material

• Touching oneself sexually or talking about one’s sexual activity in front of others

15. Suggested Informal Procedure

• Tell the alleged harasser that his or her behavior is unwelcome and that you want him or her to stop.

• Write a letter telling the alleged harasser to stop.

• If the behavior does not immediately stop, follow the formal procedure.

16. Formal Complaint

• Oral Complaint – To instructor or school administrator

• Written Complaint – School administrator

• Schools Complaint Procedure

17. Gossip

• Good gossip

• Bad gossip

• How does gossip impact the massage classroom?

18. Negativity & Poor Attitudes

• Everyone is negative sometimes.

• How does negativity disrupt a classroom environment?

19. Conflict

• Conflict in the classroom – Some examples from the past …

20. Ways People Deal with Conflict

• Do nothing and hope it goes away.

• Give in, even if its unfair.

• Avoid the person/people involved in the conflict.

• Get help from other people by gossiping.

• Argue aggressively.

21. Conflict Resolution

• React thoughtfully.

• Listen carefully.

• Attack the problem, not each other.

• Accept responsibility.

• Use direct communication.

• Look to the future.

22. You Create Your Classroom Experience

• Be friendly.

• Be kind.

• Be respectful.

• Don’t leave anyone out.

• Pay attention to your own behavior.

23. Manage Your Behavior & Attitudes

• Fill out the Professional Conduct and Classroom Dynamics Assessment (worksheet 12-1, page 133).

• Regularly do a behavior and attitude check.

• Be aware that behavior can have a negative impact on the rest of the class.

24. Process

• What do you want your classroom experience to be like?

• What behaviors are needed to ensure this reality?

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