Addressing Unprofessional Conduct

Consider these Reflection Questions

Use these questions to guide individual reflection or group discussion on the video content with colleagues or students.

1. Think of a time when you had to address unprofessional behavior. What made the conversation successful or unsuccessful? 
2. How do you distinguish between a learner who lacks knowledge or skills and a learner demonstrating unprofessional behavior? 
3. How can educators provide feedback about professionalism while maintaining psychological safety and preserving the relationship? 
4. A learner becomes defensive when receiving feedback about professionalism. What strategies might help keep the conversation productive? 
5. When does a difficult behavior cross the line from being a performance issue to becoming a professionalism issue?

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