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Malice in Wonderland—Tales of 

Unprofessionalism in the Teaching Profession

For teachers, maintaining professionalism is crucial. This means, first and foremost, acting in a manner that ensures the health, welfare, and positive social and educational development of our students. It extends to how we deal with and treat parents, our colleagues, and others in our community.

Each week we will bring you stories of “professional” teachers that...well, failed to be professional. We'll examine the consequences. We'll ask you to provide your feedback and opinions. Sometimes we'll pose specific questions to get the discussion going. But chances are, you'll be chomping at the bit after reading the tales in these stimulating columns:

Facebook Follies

There's no shortage of material for this contemporary category. You'll think twice about your online actions after reading these sordid tales of internet indiscretion!

What were they thinking?

Should we laugh or cry? Some behaviour just leaves you scratching your head.

Blast from the past

Ah...the good old days...when teachers were kind, virtuous, and respectful. Right? Don't be so sure...teachers found plenty of innovative ways to tarnish their gold star before the age of the internet and social networking. Join in as we serve up a giant helping of good old-fashioned imprudence!

Little Angels

Think that teachers are always the perpetrators and students the victims? Guess again. Students (and parents) can be very unprofessional towards teaching professionals, as you will see in this enlightening column.

Comic Incompetence

Teaching cartoons showcase the worst attitudes around!

Miscellaneous Mishaps

We're not sure where to put these illustrations of idiocy, so we put them here.

The “Rotten Apple” Award

The behaviour of some “teachers” is so far beyond the pale, so completely unprofessional or malicious that they will receive our weekly Rotten Apple award. Look for it here!

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