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Which of the following is a fundamental component of professional ethics?
Which of the following is a fundamental component of professional ethics?
What is a primary purpose of ethics in the teaching profession?
What is a primary purpose of ethics in the teaching profession?
Which of the following characteristics is not typically associated with a profession?
Which of the following characteristics is not typically associated with a profession?
Why is adherence to ethical standards considered obligatory for educators?
Why is adherence to ethical standards considered obligatory for educators?
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What role does an ethical framework play for educators?
What role does an ethical framework play for educators?
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What is one way that professional ethics influence the teaching profession?
What is one way that professional ethics influence the teaching profession?
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Which of the following does not reflect a key quality of professional ethics?
Which of the following does not reflect a key quality of professional ethics?
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How do ethical standards benefit the teaching profession?
How do ethical standards benefit the teaching profession?
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Which of the following concepts is NOT commonly associated with ethics as described?
Which of the following concepts is NOT commonly associated with ethics as described?
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Winston Churchill's quote emphasizes teachers' role in which of the following?
Winston Churchill's quote emphasizes teachers' role in which of the following?
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How does ongoing professional development relate to teaching ethics?
How does ongoing professional development relate to teaching ethics?
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What are ethics essential for in the context of teaching profession?
What are ethics essential for in the context of teaching profession?
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One practical way to uphold teaching ethics is to:
One practical way to uphold teaching ethics is to:
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What is one potential consequence of a teacher's ethical lapses?
What is one potential consequence of a teacher's ethical lapses?
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What role do values play in the context of ethics in teaching?
What role do values play in the context of ethics in teaching?
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What is the primary purpose of professional ethics for teachers?
What is the primary purpose of professional ethics for teachers?
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How do professional ethics influence teacher-student interactions?
How do professional ethics influence teacher-student interactions?
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What factor can influence a teacher's response to ethical challenges?
What factor can influence a teacher's response to ethical challenges?
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What is a fundamental characteristic of a code of ethics in education?
What is a fundamental characteristic of a code of ethics in education?
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What role do teachers play by adhering to ethical standards?
What role do teachers play by adhering to ethical standards?
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Why is it vital to have a code of ethics in education?
Why is it vital to have a code of ethics in education?
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In what way might new teachers approach ethical dilemmas differently than experienced teachers?
In what way might new teachers approach ethical dilemmas differently than experienced teachers?
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Which of the following best defines a code of ethics?
Which of the following best defines a code of ethics?
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Study Notes
Ethics of the Teaching Profession - EDUC2021
- The module covers the ethics of the teaching profession through online and face-to-face sessions.
- Students will examine ethical scenarios and responsibilities of teachers.
- By the end of the two-week module, students will be able to understand core ethics and values and apply them practically.
- They will be able to critically analyze ethical challenges in real-world scenarios.
- The module will cover how ongoing professional development enhances teacher effectiveness.
Introduction (Video)
- The module begins with a thought-provoking quote by Winston Churchill regarding teachers.
- The quote highlights the value of teaching as a profession and its impact on society.
- The video introduces an exercise: Reflect on the word "ethics" and write down thoughts.
Introduction (Video, Continued)
- The module will cover ethics and values of teaching profession and related practical ways to uphold them.
- Students will analyze real-world teaching scenarios presenting ethical issues.
- Ongoing professional development will be addressed for teacher growth.
Video (Continued)
- The discussion will include the definition of ethics in the teaching profession.
Content (Show Image)
- Displays an image representing ethics in life and business.
- Concepts include principles, morals, and integrity, fairness, etc.
Scenario Presentation (Video)
- Presents a scenario about a teacher prioritizing Arabic-speaking students over non-Arabic-speaking students.
- The scenario creates an ethical dilemma for the teacher.
- Reflection activities are included for students to understand ethical challenges in the presented scenario.
- Students are asked to consider solutions or actions Ms. Fatma can take to create an inclusive learning environment.
Scenario Analysis (Video)
- The scenario highlights inclusivity and fairness issues for teachers in multilingual and multicultural settings.
- Prioritizing one language can lead to feelings of marginalization and isolation, especially for minority language groups.
- Ethical responsibility is highlighted for ensuring all students have equitable access to learning.
Analysis (Video, Continued)
- Discussing cultural and linguistic diversity is crucial for teachers handling diverse students.
- The teacher needs to adapt teaching methods for varied students.
- Professional development is emphasized for teachers to enhance inclusivity and equity.
Defining Ethics (Interactive Text)
- This introduces an interactive content section for students to consider the term "ethics".
- Students are encouraged to brainstorm a definition of ethics based on the presented text (word cloud).
Definition of Ethics (Continued)
- Provides a formal definition of ethics.
- Ethics are well-founded standards of right and wrong behavior for individuals.
- This definition usually considers rights, obligations, benefits to society, fairness, and specific virtues.
How Did Ethics Originate?
- Explores the historical origins of ethics.
- Ethics emerged from human reflection on ideal living practices, often developed as customary standards of behavior.
Content (Interactive)
- Ethics are moral principles guiding human behavior.
- The importance for students to learn from societal rules, laws, customs and religious teachings, is emphasized.
Professional Ethics (Interactive Content)
- Professional ethics are rules and standards for behavior in a particular profession.
- Ethical conduct expected from professionals includes honesty, transparency and accountability, respect, loyalty, obedience to laws, fairness, and integrity.
- Every profession has ethical rules that individuals must follow.
Interactive Content (Continued)
- Key characteristics of a profession are identified.
- Initial professional education, code of ethics, and skills development are considered crucial professional characteristics.
- Personal hobbies are excluded as a professional characteristic.
What Makes Teaching a Profession? (Video)
- Explains why teaching is considered a profession—requirements in learning, training and skill development.
- Importance of ethics in guiding teachers' behavior, their internal support system for self-reflection, and their interactions with others is emphasized.
- Also highlights the duties and responsibilities of teachers.
- Explains why teachers should commit to these ethical standards.
Importance of Professional Ethics for Teachers (Interactive Content)
- Teachers' ethical conduct is vital in shaping students' behavior.
- Ethics influences teacher's work, professional and personal lives.
- Teacher interactions with students, colleagues, administration, parents, and the broader community to create a positive learning environment.
- Teachers are role models for the students and contribute to supportive environments by ethically adhering to standards.
Interactive Content (Continued)
- Discusses common ethical challenges teachers face.
- The importance of sound judgment and consideration of individual contexts when responding to ethical dilemmas is highlighted, as teachers also depend on their ethical development for decision-making.
Interactive Content (Continued)
- Explains the need for a code of ethics in education to support teachers in upholding professional standards.
What is a Code of Ethics? (Interactive Content)
- Codes of ethics in various professional fields (like teaching, nursing, etc.), define rights, duties and responsibilities of members.
- Guiding principles outline how professionals should approach problems, upholding honesty and integrity.
- Codes of ethics are created to help individuals in their professions follow a path of ethical conduct.
A Code of Ethics is Important Because (Interactive Content)
- A code of ethics brings professionals together, provides guidelines and defines best practices.
- These standards are used for professions to meet compliance and legal requirements.
- Codes of ethics serve as watchdogs to discourage unwanted practices in a profession.
Which Values Should Guide the Code of Ethics? (Interactive Content)
- Presents different ethical theories that can guide a Code of Ethics (e.g., objectivism, relativism, and subjectivism).
- Discusses the importance of these theories in teachers' decision-making.
Interactive Content (Continued)
- Presents a key question about the basis of a code of ethics in teaching.
- This question discusses which ethical theory should be the basis for a teacher code of ethics.
- The correct answer is objectivism.
Interactive Content (Continued)
- Explains that many ethics professionals argue against subjectivism and relativism as appropriate foundations for a conduct code for teaching.
- Argues that a professional code of ethics needs to be based on objective principles and values.
Next Face-to-Face Sessions (Video)
- Upcoming sessions will compare ethical codes across different countries.
- They will also delve into teachers' responsibilities and the professionalization of teaching.
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This module explores the ethics of the teaching profession through various learning sessions. Students will engage in ethical scenario analysis and understand the responsibilities of teachers, enhancing their ability to tackle real-world ethical challenges. By the end, participants will be equipped to apply core ethics and values in their teaching practices.
