What? Integrity : In a democratic society, integrity is essential. In all interactions, it is important to be honest, hold each other accountable, and respect each other’s opinions. As a future educator, it is important to model and uphold these values in the classroom by understanding personal bias and working to improve the quality of materials and education available to students. Justice : The major role of a social studies educator is to prepare students to enter a democratic society and contribute positively to their classroom, school, communities, and society. As a future educator, it is important to teach and advocate for the rights of all members of a community, and show examples of justice and injustice in the world. Authenticity : Professional educators must be honest in their academic relationships with the content, students, and community, as well as model democratic pedagogy and civic understanding in the classroom. Civic Engagement : Social studies educators must prepare ...