Professional Ethics
Ethics is derived from greek word ethios or that which pertain to ethos,the English translation of which is custom/characteristic way of acting/habit The Latin equivalent is mos or mores from which come the word moral and morality.
Professional ethics is defined as the personal and corporate rules that govern behavior within the context of a particular profession. An example of Professional ethics encompass the personal, organizational and corporate standards of behavior expected of professionals
Code of Professional Ethics for School Teachers
1. Responsibility towards Students
The teacher;
l Treats all students with love and affection.
l Respects the value of being just and impartial to all students irrespective of their caste, creed, religion, sex, economic status, disability, language and place of birth.
l Facilitates students' physical, social, intellectual, emotional, and moral development.
l Respects basic human dignity of the child in all aspects of school life.
l Makes planned and systematic efforts to facilitate the child to actualize his/her potential and talent.
l Transacts the curriculum in conformity with the values enshrined in the Constitution of India.
l Adapts his/her teaching to the individual needs of students.
l Maintains the confidentiality of the information concerning students and dispenses such information only to those who are legitimately entitled to it.
l A teacher refrains from subjecting any child to trauma, fear, anxiety, physical punishment, sexual abuse and emotional and mental harassment.
l Protects a child from all forms of sexual abuse.
2. Obligations towards parents, community and society
A teacher;
l Establishes a relationship of trust with parents/guardians in the interest of the all round development of students.
l Desists from doing anything which is derogatory to the respect of the child or his/her parents /guardians.
l Strives to develop respect for the composite culture of India among students.
l Keeps the country top most in mind, refrains from taking part in such activities as spreading feelings of hatred or enmity among different communities, religious or linguistic groups.
3. Obligations towards the profession of teaching and towards Colleagues:
A teacher:
l Strives for continuous professional development.
l Creates a culture that encourages purposeful collaboration and dialogue among colleagues and stake holders.
l Takes pride in the teaching profession and treats other members of the profession with respect and dignity
l Refrains from engaging himself/herself in private tuition or private teaching activity.
l Refrains from accepting any gift, or in favour that might impair or appear to influence professional decisions or actions.
l Refrains from making unsubstantiated allegations against colleagues or higher authorities.
l Avoids making derogatory comments about colleagues, especially in the presence of pupils, parents or colleagues.
l Respects the professional standing and opinions of his/her colleagues
l A teacher maintains confidentiality of information regarding colleagues and dispenses such information only when authorized to do so.
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