Responsibility to the profession entails holding oneself and other educators to the same ethical standards. As a professional educator you have an obligation to address and attempt to resolve ethical issues. We need to be aware of the importance of the public trust necessary in our profession.
Throughout this module, you have learned that having responsibility to the profession means that you also share what you have learned through research and study with your colleagues.
REMEMBER - The ethical educator, in fulfilling obligations to the profession, will:
know and obey all pertinent federal, state, and local laws, rules, and policies and will exemplify personal integrity and honesty at all times;
extend equal treatment to all members of the profession in the exercise of their professional rights and responsibilities;
accept responsibility for holding oneself and other educators responsible for ethical conduct;
communicate openly with colleagues and immediately address any concerns regarding a colleague’s behavior;
cooperate fully in all investigations and proceedings; and
not threaten, coerce, or discriminate against any individual who in good faith reports or discloses actual or suspected misconduct.
Are you ready to step up to the mark and be a role model to the educational community you are in?
Before you move on to Module 2, please take a moment and give your feedback about this module.