Professional code of ethics why are they required
- 1. PROFESSIONAL CODE OF ETHICS-WHY ARE THEY REQUIRED? Chantellle Clark
- 2. CODE OF ETHICS AND SCHOOL COMMUNITY Professional Code of ethics is the foundation of school character and values. They are codes established to set one’s school apart from others . The type of school may reflect the content of ethical code. Public schools may acquire different professional ethical standards than private schools or those affiliated with a religious schools • Mending cultures • Establishing expectations
- 3. TYPE OF SCHOOLS • Public Schools/Private • Standard ethical guidelines relevant to the general school body • Promotes equality, kindness, and honesty • Professional Teachers are most likely to posses these in the personal values • Protects the laws of society • Believe in the success of every student
- 4. TYPES OF SCHOOLS(CONT’D) Integrates faith-based principles in code Ethical code rely heavily on specific religious guidelines Christian schools adopt code of ethics that promotes Christ-like morals in personal and professional life Teachers must display themselves in a manner that will not negatively influence the students religious and professional life The school environment promotes leadership and growth in faith and academics Religious Schools
- 5. THE BLACK AND WHITE OF WHAT IS RIGHT Professional codes of education protects schools and communities from actions contributing from opposing viewpoints Exceptional Professional code of ethics declarations will clearly establish the boundaries and expectations that are fulfilled by students and teachers Creates unity of approach Teachers should use their schools code of ethics when making informed professional decisions According to the National Association for Educators (1994-2015), “The professional educator deals considerately and justly with each student, and seeks to resolve problems, including discipline, according to law and school policy”. Teachers under the ethical code have a responsibility to carry themselves in a manner that reflects this code. An example, we notice Johnny bullying another kid. Johnny is a school student and disciplining him may forfeit his scholarship to college in the fall. Our personal preference may be ignoring the situation, but the professional decision must be decision must be made in a manner that will meet the code of ethics criteria No one is exempt from following the professional code of ethics
- 6. GUIDING OUR DISPOSITIONS Students under the guidance of teachers following professional code of ethics are more likely to have increase critical thinking and rational decision skills(Aloni, 2008) Following professional codes will enhance our intellectual virtues in personal and professional lives Superb ethical standards separates effective and ineffective teachers Poor professional ethics increase the risk of an environment of Cheating Bullying Low performance Lack self-respect and for others
- 7. WORKS CITED Association for American Educators. (1994-2015). Association for American Educators. Retrieved from http://www.aaeteachers.org Aloni, N. (2008). The fundamental commitments of educators. Etics and Education, 3(2), . doi:10.1080