ABMP Student Success Curriculum

1. ABMP Student Success Curriculum Topic 12: Professional Conduct

2. 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. 3. Professional Dress • Clothing should not draw attention to the body. • School dress code

4. 4. Classroom Disturbances • Inappropriate cell phone use • Side conversations • Insensitivity • Lateness • Academic integrity • Professional interactions with peers • Professional interactions with instructors

5. 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. 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. 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. 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. 9. Grievance Procedure • Follow the school’s grievance procedure if you have a grievance with a classmate or instructor: • School Grievance Procedure:

10. 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. 11. Classroom Dynamics • Anything that influences the interpersonal relationships and attitudes of students and instructors.

12. 12. Sexually Inappropriate Behavior • Confusing messages • Poor draping • Lack of personal modesty • Poor body mechanics; leaning • Body comments • Listening and attitudes

13. 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. 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. 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. 16. Formal Complaint • Oral Complaint • To instructor or school administrator • Written Complaint • School administrator • Schools Complaint Procedure

17. 17. Gossip • Good gossip • Bad gossip • How does gossip impact the massage classroom?

18. 18. Negativity & Poor Attitudes • Everyone is negative sometimes. • How does negativity disrupt a classroom environment?

19. 19. Conflict • Conflict in the classroom • Some examples from the past …

20. 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. 21. Conflict Resolution • React thoughtfully. • Listen carefully. • Attack the problem, not each other. • Accept responsibility. • Use direct communication. • Look to the future.

22. 22. You Create Your Classroom Experience • Be friendly. • Be kind. • Be respectful. • Don’t leave anyone out. • Pay attention to your own behavior.

23. 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. 24. Process • What do you want your classroom experience to be like? • What behaviors are needed to ensure this reality?

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