File: Reflective Teaching

Karen Costa's 🤎 Scope of Practice Template


Penny’s Recommendation

Now it's your turn! Make copy and engage from there. I encourage educators to take some time working through Karen Costa's scope of practice template to clarify your roles and boundaries. Working through this template could offer clearer focus on your path to thriving in academia. Be sure to acknowledge Karen's efforts in any reproduction.

Step 1: What Are Your Qualifications?

Imagine that you find out that you have arthritis in your right hip. A doctor you trust tells you that if you want to be free of hip pain, you’ll need hip replacement surgery. Who would you want to perform that surgery: an orthopedic surgeon or a yoga teacher trained in teaching students with arthritis?

Imagine that after a successful hip replacement surgery and physical rehabilitation, a trusted doctor tells you that developing a consistent yoga practice will help you take care of your new hip. Who would you rather take yoga classes with: a yoga teacher trained in teaching students with arthritis or an orthopedic surgeon?