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I found this assignment quite challenging since I used both scriptures and the text to choose my Code
of Ethics. Although I am not too familiar with the Bible, I managed to find several lines that fit perfectly
in each of the 4 Principles. I also chose to do the 4 Principles since they included both the Professional
and Personal Codes of Ethics. I know you only asked for 2 and if that is all you choose to grade, I
understand.
I chose the 4 Ethical Conduct towards Students in Principal 4 because I felt that these were the most
important ones in order to have classroom management, have a positive and safe environment in order for
the students to learn the objectives. One of my mottos in my classroom is that, We learn by the mistakes
we make. Therefore, it is important for me to teach the students to be respectful to each other when they
get an answer incorrect because there are others in the room probably thinking the same thing. Then we
clear up those misconceptions and move on until what is being taught is making sense. The students are
very receptive to the idea and respectful to their peers if they get the problem wrong. We move or go to
small groups so I can help. Therefore, that is why I chose these four principals.
Principle II focuses primarily on the professional educator. The first one is taken from the scripture,
Titus 3.9 which basically is saying that the educator must follow the law of the land. The next two is more
about their character traits and job assignment. In #2, it basically says that the educator should make
ethical and moral decisions when out in public since they are role model to their students and they
represent the school district. I felt #3 was important because an educator has to be of sound mind and
good health to be able to handle children in the classroom and all the demands and roles we have acquired
as teachers in this day and age. Finally, it is important that teachers continue to take professional
development classes because education is always changing and educators have to change with the times.
Just like our students, educators must have continuous growth in our profession in order to get better at
what we do and to keep up with the times.
Principle III focuses on the educators personal relations with colleagues and other professional staff in
the district. I found the first code of ethics from the bible and I thought it was rather fitting. It is
important that the educator doesnt disobey their administrator or supervisor. No one wants to be called
out for insubordination. The next three I chose because they are more from a moral and ethical standpoint.
Schools and school districts are made up of a variety of personalities that are required to get along no
matter what. I chose to put these in because it is important to be able to work with and collaborate with
your colleagues in order to reach the common goal; help the students succeed!!! Colleagues must be
respectful to each other, dont talk negatively about another coworker or job in general because that can
bring down everyones morale and dont try to force someone to belief in something that they feel is not
Christine Rhoades
Week 7 Assignment 1: Personal Code of Ethics Rationale
in the best interest of the students or the school. When everyone has mutual respect and a positive
attitude, it is a win-win for everyone.
The final Code of Ethics has to do with Ethical Conduct toward Parents and the Community. Without
them, it would be rather difficult to run a school or at least have the fun activities going on that we do
now for the kids. I included 3 that has to do with the parents themselves. I feel it is important to make the
parents feel welcome at the school anytime and know that we truly appreciate them taking the time to
come up to help or just visit with their child at lunch or wherever. I put being truthful and discussing all
aspects of their childs education from academics to behavior or any other concerns I may have or the
parents may have. I also feel that during conferences that it is very import to start off with the positives. If
not, Ive seen parents just tune you out because they are so upset by then. So showing the courtesy and
praising their child melts their hearts. The next one has to do with both the child and the parent as well as
community members. I really hope someday that everyone can push aside all the bias that people have
against people of other ethnicities, religions, culture, how they dress, how they talk, etc. Our nation seems
to be dividing more and more and it is only making people more skeptical and the last thing we want to
do is have this generation of children growing up with the same bias. So that is one reason why I put that
in. I believe there is a place in social studies that this can and should be taught. Finally, I felt it was
important to put the fact that the schools help out the community too. At my school, we just completed a
canned food drive, we are doing bring a coat, bring a toy, and angels from the angel tree not to
mention helping a few of our own students that we know wont have a very good holiday without it.
I feel that these 16 Code of Ethics will help make a positive school climate, positive, safe, classroom
climate, and a place where parents and students feel a like family at our school and are welcome any time.
I want the parents to know that we will continue to work hard in the best interest of their child and if they
ever have any questions or concerns, please dont hesitate to call.