Ima Sample
07E:170 Classroom Management
The Importance of Teacher Ethics
The code of ethics for teachers is designed to protect the rights of the students, all the students. It is important that teachers understand that when they get a teaching position they are agreeing to follow the code of ethics. I hadn't realized some the things that were in it so I am glad we went over it. Teachers are expected to be fair to all their students and not to take advantage of their position in any way. For example, you can't accept expensive gifts from students because it might appear to bias you. You can't push your personal beliefs on students because they are a "captive audience". You need to have a professional relationship with all students and not let it get too casual and familiar. Apparently, there is quite a bit of abuse that is happening in the school. You need to protect your students' safety and not believe that this is someone else's job. The main thing is not to abuse the power that your position, over your students, might give you. Think through the implications of what happens. Also, our country separates "church and state". Whether you agree with this or not, as a teacher you need to respect this and keep religious bias out of the classroom.
