By examining codes of ethics from several professional teaching organizations, including Montana educators ASSOCIATION, the National EducAtion Association, and the Association of American educators; I have found my personal CODe of ethics most closely resonates with the Association for American educators. Thus, for this portfolio I have included their ethical principles and sub-points of ethical conduct as my personal code of ethics as a teacher.
PRINCIPLE I: Ethical Conduct toward Students · The professional educator deals considerately and justly with each student, and seeks to resolve problems, including discipline, according to law and school policy. ·The professional educator does not intentionally expose the student to disparagement. ·The professional educator does not reveal confidential information concerning students, unless required by law. ·The professional educator makes a constructive effort to protect the student from conditions detrimental to learning, health, or safety. ·The professional educator endeavors to present facts without distortion, bias, or personal prejudice.
PRINCIPLE II: Ethical Conduct toward Practices and Performance ·The professional educator applies for, accepts, or assigns a position or a responsibility on the basis of professional qualifications, and adheres to the terms of a contract or appointment. ·The professional educator maintains sound mental health, physical stamina, and social prudence necessary to perform the duties of any professional assignment. ·The professional educator continues professional growth. ·The professional educator complies with written local school policies and applicable laws and regulations that are not in conflict with this code of ethics. ·The professional educator does not intentionally misrepresent official policies of the school or educational organizations, and clearly distinguishes those views from his or her own personal opinions. ·The professional educator honestly accounts for all funds committed to his or her charge. ·The professional educator does not use institutional or professional privileges for personal or partisan advantage.
PRINCIPLE III: Ethical Conduct toward Professional Colleagues ·The professional educator does not reveal confidential information concerning colleagues unless required by law. ·The professional educator does not willfully make false statements about a colleague or the school system. ·The professional educator does not interfere with a colleague's freedom of choice, and works to eliminate coercion that forces educators to support actions and ideologies that violate individual professional integrity.
PRINCIPLE IV: Ethical Conduct toward Parents and Community ·The professional educator makes concerted efforts to communicate to parents all information that should be revealed in the interest of the student. ·The professional educator endeavors to understand and respect the values and traditions of the diverse cultures represented in the community and in his or her classroom ·The professional educator manifests a positive and active role in school/community relations.