CODE OF ETHICS

FOR TEACHERS

Ethics ?????

Ethics has to do with what

my feelings tell me is right
or wrong.
Ethics has to do with my
religious beliefs.
Being ethical is doing what
the law requires
Ethics consists of the
standards of behavior our
society accepts.

 Origin: The word Ethics is derived from

Greek word thik
Ethics refers to well-founded standards of
right and wrong that prescribe what humans
ought to do, usually in terms of rights,
obligations, benefits to society and fairness
Moral principles of an individual
A complex of moral precepts held or rules of
conduct followed by an individual.

Importance of Ethics in Teachers

1. Teachers contribute significantly to the overall
'quality' of students' lives.
2. Huge impact of teachers on students :
In the words of Karl Menninger "What
the teacher is, is more important than
what he teaches
3. Developing an unethical generation.
4. Unethical Practices of teachers leads to lower
self esteem, shattered self confidence and
depression amongst students.
5. Degrading the society by promoting non
deserving students.

Question2:
Compare
and
contrast
code of ethics for teachers
in Malaysia and other
countries

Code of ethics towards

pupils.
Malaysia

New Zealand

1. The teacher shall give foremost

consideration to the pupils' well
being.

1. Develop and maintain

professional relationships with
learners based upon the best
interests of those learners,

2. The teacher shall direct his/her

whole professional effort to assist
the pupil to develop his/her whole
personality including his/her
ability to work.
3. The teacher shall foster in pupils
honesty, integrity and
consideration for others and shall
do nothing by precept or example
to discredit these qualities.
4. The teacher shall act, and shall be
seen to act, with justice.
5. The teacher shall exercise
authority in accordance with the
law of the land and with evolving

2. Base their professional practice

on continuous professional
learning, the best knowledge
available about curriculum
content and pedagogy, together
with their knowledge about those
they teach,
3. Present subject matter from an
informed and balanced viewpoint,
4. Encourage learners to think
critically about significant social
issues,
5. Cater for the varied learning
needs of diverse learners,

Thank You !!!