WGU Professional Educator Exam
UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Professional dispositions - CORRECT ANSWER the beliefs, virtues, values, and ethics
addressing qualities of character, intellect, and care that are part of the fabric of the education
profession; dispositions comprise the habits built on professional action and moral
commitments underlying an educator's performance
Professional responsibilities and ethics - CORRECT ANSWER performing as an
exemplar of professional service and integrity throughout the profession and community
Healthy Learning Environment - CORRECT ANSWER a safe educational
environment; a place where the academic, physical, psychological, and social selves can be
better formed and developed; includes six pillars: diversity, equity, and inclusion; social-
emotional learning (SEL); professional dispositions and ethics; character core; mental health;
and basic needs
Primary-12 - CORRECT ANSWER primary through 12
Candidate - CORRECT ANSWER a learner in a WGU educator preparation program
Student - CORRECT ANSWER a P-12 learner
Restorative practice - CORRECT ANSWER an alternative to punitive disciplinary
practice; focuses on resolving conflict, repairing harm, equipping students, and healing
relationships
Diversity, equity, and inclusion - CORRECT ANSWER acknowledging and respecting
the various talents and abilities of all individuals in a welcoming environment, ensuring that
all have access to opportunities
UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Professional dispositions - CORRECT ANSWER the beliefs, virtues, values, and ethics
addressing qualities of character, intellect, and care that are part of the fabric of the education
profession; dispositions comprise the habits built on professional action and moral
commitments underlying an educator's performance
Professional responsibilities and ethics - CORRECT ANSWER performing as an
exemplar of professional service and integrity throughout the profession and community
Healthy Learning Environment - CORRECT ANSWER a safe educational
environment; a place where the academic, physical, psychological, and social selves can be
better formed and developed; includes six pillars: diversity, equity, and inclusion; social-
emotional learning (SEL); professional dispositions and ethics; character core; mental health;
and basic needs
Primary-12 - CORRECT ANSWER primary through 12
Candidate - CORRECT ANSWER a learner in a WGU educator preparation program
Student - CORRECT ANSWER a P-12 learner
Restorative practice - CORRECT ANSWER an alternative to punitive disciplinary
practice; focuses on resolving conflict, repairing harm, equipping students, and healing
relationships
Diversity, equity, and inclusion - CORRECT ANSWER acknowledging and respecting
the various talents and abilities of all individuals in a welcoming environment, ensuring that
all have access to opportunities
