D665-The Education Professional
Study Guide
Professional Dispositions - Answer Attitudes and beliefs that guide an education
professional's character, intellect, and care qualities.
Professional responsibilities and ethics - Answer Essential requirements of the profession and
integral for the success of Next-Gen candidates. Our candidates engage in professional learning,
act with integrity, assume responsibility for student learning, respond to the needs of the
diverse education population and the greater community, and collaborate effectively with
others.
The five pillars - Answer 1. Professional disposition and ethics
2. social-emotional learning (SEL)
3. diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI)
4. character core
5. mental health
Healthy learning environment - Answer supports the development of student's academic,
physical, psychological, and social well-being.
WGU's mission - Answer "Change lives for the better by creating pathways to opportunities".
Restorative practices - Answer method of focusing on resolving conflict, repairing harm,
equipping candidates, and healthy relationships.
Diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI) - Answer Acknowledging and respecting the various talents
and abilities of all individuals in a welcoming environment with access to opportunities.
Social-emotional learning (SEL) - Answer acquire and effectively apply the knowledge,
attitudes, and skills needed to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve goals, feel
and show empathy for others, make positive relationships, and make responsible decisions.
character core - Answer positive character traits, values, and ethical behaviors.
the five professional dispositions - Answer 1. all individuals can learn
2. belonging
3. empathy
Study Guide
Professional Dispositions - Answer Attitudes and beliefs that guide an education
professional's character, intellect, and care qualities.
Professional responsibilities and ethics - Answer Essential requirements of the profession and
integral for the success of Next-Gen candidates. Our candidates engage in professional learning,
act with integrity, assume responsibility for student learning, respond to the needs of the
diverse education population and the greater community, and collaborate effectively with
others.
The five pillars - Answer 1. Professional disposition and ethics
2. social-emotional learning (SEL)
3. diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI)
4. character core
5. mental health
Healthy learning environment - Answer supports the development of student's academic,
physical, psychological, and social well-being.
WGU's mission - Answer "Change lives for the better by creating pathways to opportunities".
Restorative practices - Answer method of focusing on resolving conflict, repairing harm,
equipping candidates, and healthy relationships.
Diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI) - Answer Acknowledging and respecting the various talents
and abilities of all individuals in a welcoming environment with access to opportunities.
Social-emotional learning (SEL) - Answer acquire and effectively apply the knowledge,
attitudes, and skills needed to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve goals, feel
and show empathy for others, make positive relationships, and make responsible decisions.
character core - Answer positive character traits, values, and ethical behaviors.
the five professional dispositions - Answer 1. all individuals can learn
2. belonging
3. empathy
