Teachers' Code of Professional Ethics

Study Notes

Improving the quality of teaching
Inculcating professionalism among teachers
Developing a positive attitude towards the teaching profession
Helping students against unethical conduct of teachers
Preventing violation of code of conduct
Serving as a template for discussion and improving ethics in the teaching profession
Promoting public trust

Fostering a culture of high standards of honesty, integrity, ethical, and law-abiding behavior among teachers
Encouraging the observance of standards to protect and promote the interests of students and the institution
Setting out the responsibility and accountability of teachers to report and investigate any reported violations of the code or unethical or unlawful behavior
Instructing teachers about the standards of the school
Developing the ethical foundations of good teaching
Enabling teachers to deal consistently and fairly with all students in the classroom
Ensuring professional interaction among teachers
Making the disciplinary process easier when unethical behavior occurs
Serving as an instrument of self-regulation

Brings about deeper understanding of a teacher's role perceptions
Develops a positive attitude towards work
Develops a sense of commitment and accountability towards work
Makes explicit the teacher's role and defines their rights and duties
Helps bring about qualitative improvement in education
Helps change the social, moral, and ethical atmosphere in educational institutions and society

Code of Conduct is a set of professional ethical standards that teachers must comply with
Refers to the behavior and ways of thinking of teachers in situations where a choice can affect the dignity and wellbeing of others

Adhere to a responsible pattern of conduct and demeanor expected of them by the community
Manage their private affairs in a manner consistent with the dignity of the profession
Seek continuous professional growth through study and research
Express free and frank opinions through participation in professional meetings and conferences
Maintain active membership of professional organizations and strive to improve education and the profession through them
Perform duties conscientiously and with dedication
Discourage and not indulge in plagiarism and other non-ethical behavior in teaching and research
Abide by the Act, Statute, and Ordinance of the University and respect its ideals, vision, mission, cultural practices, and tradition
Co-operate and assist in carrying out educational responsibilities