Code of Professional Ethics for Teachers

1. CODE OF ETHICS FOR
PROFESSIONAL TEACHERS
Dr. Jagannath K. Dange
Professor and Chairman
P.G. Department of Education
Kuvempu University
Shankaraghatta.

2. “No society or Nation will grow above the
level of Teachers”

3. Teaching Profession is both an Art and a
Science. (ಸ್ರಜನಾತ್ಮಕತೆ ಮತ್ತು ವ್ಯವ್ಸ್ಥಿತ್ವಾಗಿ)
Like an artist, a good teacher makes decisions
from both a technical and a creative
perspective.
Teachers develop their science by using
carefully planned fine-tuned lesson that
reflect an understanding of many different
teaching techniques.

4. CODE OF ETHICS FOR
PROFESSIONAL TEACHERS
ಶಿಕ್ಷಕರ ವ್ರತ್ತಿ ಸಂಹಿತೆ
• Guide.
• Friend
• Philosopher
• Mentor
• Parent
• Counsellor and
• Facilitator
(ಕಲಿಕೆಗೆ, ಅಭಿವ್ಯಕ್ತುಗೆ ಅನತವ್ು
ಮಾಡಿಕೆೊಡತವ್)

5. • Ethics is the study of right and wrong,
duties and obligations(ನಿರ್ಬಂಧ,ಬಾಧಯತೆ).
• Ethics involves critical reflection on
morality, including the ability to make
choices between values and the
examination of the moral dimensions of
relationships.

6. PROFESSIONAL ETHICS
The moral commitments of a profession ವ್ರತ್ತು ರ್ದ್ದತೆ
that:
• involve moral reflection that extends and
enhances the personal morality practitioners
bring to their work,
• concern actions of right and wrong in the
workplace, and
• help individuals resolve moral dilemmas they
encounter in their work.

7. • What is a Profession?
"Profess": a public declaration (ಸಾವ್ಬಜನಿಕ ಘೊಷಣೆಗಳು), a
commitment-ರ್ದ್ದತೆ (vows-ಪ್ರಮಾಣಗಳು) to serve for a good end.
• Professional Codes of Ethics
A code of ethics...prescribes how professionals are to pursue
their common ideal (ಸಾವ್ಬತ್ತರಕ ಆದ್ರ್ಬಗಳು)so that each may do
the best.
A professional code of ethics outlines teachers’ primary
responsibilities to their students and defines their role in a
student’s life.
Teachers/ Educators must demonstrate 1.impartiality,
2.integrity, and 3.ethical behavior in the classroom, whether
virtual or in-person, and in their conduct with parents and co-
workers.

8. National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
(NBPTS)-USA
The NBPTS (2010) has established both content and
instructional standards for the profession, which are based
on the following five “core propositions”.
1. Teachers are committed to students and their learning.
2. Teachers know the subjects they teach and how to teach
those subjects to student.
3. Teachers are responsible for managing and monitoring
student learning.
4. Teachers think systematically about their practice and
learn from experience.
5. Teachers are members of learning communities.

9. • Obtaining NBPTS certifications is a rigorous
endeavor, and most states add a hand-some yearly
stipend to teachers’ salaries for those who pass
master.
• Research study shows that teachers who were
NBPTS certified tended to be more effective in
terms of student achievement (Vandervoort, Amrein
Beardsley, and Berliner 2004).

10. • “code of Ethics” sponsored by the Association of
American Educators (2010).
Their four basic principles are summarized in the
follow.
I. Ethical conduct toward students
II.Ethical conduct toward practice and performance.
III.Ethical conduct toward professional colleagues.
IV.Ethical conduct toward parents and community.

11. NEP -2020
"A common guiding set of National
Professional Standards for Teachers (NPST)
will be developed by 2022, by
the National Council for Teacher Education in
consultation with NCERT and coordinated by
the SCERTs, teachers from across levels and
regions, expert organisations
in teacher preparation and development.

12. Code of professional ethics for University and
college teachers (Adopted by UGC)
1.Teachers and Their
Responsibilities.
2. Teachers and the Students.
3. Teachers and the Colleagues.
4. Teachers and the Authorities.
5. Teachers and the Guardians.
6. Teachers and the Non-teaching
staff.
7. Teachers and the Society.

13. I. Teachers and Their Responsibilities:
Whoever adopts teaching as a profession assumes the
obligation to conduct himself in accordance with the ideals
of the profession.
A teacher is constantly under the scrutiny
of his students and the society at large.
Therefore, every teacher should see that
there is no incompatibility between his
preach and practice.
The profession further requires that
the teachers should be calm, patient and
communicative by temperament and amiable (social,
friendly) in disposition (character, temperament).

14. Teachers should:
1. Adhere to a responsible pattern of conduct expected of
them by the community.
2. Manage their private affairs in a manner consistent
with the dignity of the profession.
3. Seek to make professional growth continuous through
study and research.
4. Express free and frank opinion by participation at
professional meetings, seminars, conference etc.
towards the contribution of knowledge.
5. Maintain active membership of professional
organisations and strive to improve education and
profession through them.

15. 6. Perform their duties in the form of teaching, tutorial,
practical and seminar work conscientiously (carefully,
alertly) and with dedication.
7. Co-operate and assist in carrying out functions relating to
the educational responsibilities of the college and the
university such as:
Assisting in appraising applications for admission, advising
and counselling students as well as assisting in the conduct
of university and college examinations, including
supervision, invigilation and evaluation.
8. Participate in extension(talks), co-curricular and extra-
curricular(NCC,NSS) activities including community Service.

16. II. Teachers and the Students:
Teachers should:
1. Respect the right and dignity
of the student in expressing his/her opinion.
2. Deal justly and impartially (ನಿಷ್ಪಕ್ಷಪಾತ) with
students regardless of their Gender, Religion, Caste,
Political, Economic, Social and Physical characteristics.
3. Recognise the difference in aptitude and
capabilities among students and strive to meet their
individual needs. (Every Individual is Unique)

17. 4. Encourage students to improve their
attainments, develop their
personalities and at the same time
contribute to community welfare.
5. Inculcate among students scientific
outlook and respect for physical labour
and ideals of Democracy, Patriotism
and Peace.
6. Be Affectionate (ಮಮತೆ) to the
students and not behave in a vindictive
(cruel) manner towards and of them for
any reason.

18. 7. Pay attention to only the attainment of the student in the
Assessment of Merit.
8. Make themselves available to the students even beyond
their class hours and help and guide students without any
remuneration or reward.
9. Aid students to develop an understanding of our National
Heritage and National Goals. (Unity in Diversity)
10. Refrain (avoid doing) from inciting (provocating) students
against other students, colleagues or administration.

19. III. Teachers and Colleagues:
Teachers should:
1. Treat other members of the profession in the same
manner as they themselves wish to be treated.(No
senior/Junior)
2. Speak respectfully of other teachers and render
assistance for professional betterment.
(should know where, what and how to speak )

20. 3. Refrain from lodging unsubstantiated (unconfirmed)
allegations against colleagues to higher authorities.
(No Gossips, loose talk)
4. Refrain from allowing considerations of caste,
creed, religion, race or sex in their professional
endeavour.(No Favouritism and Nepotism)

21. IV. Teachers and Authorities:
Teachers should:
1. Discharge professional responsibilities according to the
existing rules and adhere to procedures and methods
consistent with their profession.
2. Refrain from undertaking any other employment and
commitment including private tuitions and coaching classes
which are likely to interfere with their professional
responsibilities.
3. Co-operate in the formulation of policies of the institution by
accepting various offices and discharge responsibilities which such
offices may demand.
4. Co-operate through their organisations in the formulation of
policies of the other institutions and accept offices.

22. 5. Co-operate with the authorities for the betterment
of the institutions keeping in view the interest and in
conformity with dignity of the profession; should
adhere to the conditions of contract.
6. Give and expect due notice before a change of
position is made.
7. Take leave on unavoidable grounds and as far as
practicable with prior intimation, keeping in view
their particular responsibility for completion of
academic schedule.

23. V. Teachers and Non-Teaching Staff:
1. Teachers should treat the non-teaching staff as
colleagues and equal partners in a co-operative
undertaking, within every educational institution.
2. Teachers should help in the function of joint staff-
councils covering both teachers and the non-
teaching staff.

24. VI. Teachers and Guardians
(Two main Pillars of student Life)
Teachers should:
• Contact with the guardians through teachers’ bodies
and organizations (Teachers-parents association)
• Send reports of the students’ performance to the
guardians whenever necessary and meet the guardians
in meetings convened for the purpose for mutual
exchange of ideas and for the benefit of the institution.

25. VII. Teachers and Society:
Teachers should:
1. Recognise that education is a public service and
strive to keep the public informed of the educational
programmes which are being provided.
2. Work to improve education in the community and
strengthen the community's moral and intellectual
life.
3. Be aware of social problems and take part in such
activities as would be conducive to the progress of
society and hence the country as a whole.

26. 4. Perform the duties of citizenship, participate in
community activities and shoulder responsibilities
of public offices.
5. Refrain from taking part in or subscribing to or
assisting in any way activities which tend to
promote feeling of hatred or enemity among
different communities, religions or linguistic
groups but actively work for National Integration.

31. Code of Conduct (Professional ethics)- Oath
1. I will be trustworthy and build trustworthiness in my students by:
 Demonstrating professional competence to teach and learn
 Being honest and encouraging honesty in all my academic and other
human activities
 Honestly projecting my work by not indulging in copyright/IPR
violation
 Making my services available at all times for the development of
students, the institution and the Society I serve
 Providing honest and objective feedback that will help students to
assess their learning and progress towards their goals
 Demonstrating the courage to speak the truth and do the right thing

32. 2. I will earn respect and help students earn respect by:
 Treating students, colleagues and management with respect
 Accepting that each individual is different
 Using respectful language within and outside the portals of the
institution
 Being considerate to the feelings of others
 Not hurting or threatening to hurt anyone
 Not indulging in activities that may hinder the progress of my
colleagues
 Dealing peacefully with anger, protest or disagreement,
 Learning from the students, and encouraging learning through my
teachings.

33. 3. I will demonstrate and guide students to take responsibility for
their actions by:
• Planning carefully to achieve the desired result
• Always doing my best and demonstrating a passion for excellence
and eye for detail
• Taking actions after duly considering the possible outcomes
• Being accountable for my words, actions and behavior
• Setting a good example by being responsible for my own actions
4. I will demonstrate fairness in dealings by:
• Being objective in evaluation and interaction and showing no bias
or preference on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or gender.
• Maintaining relationships with students which will not interfere with
fair evaluation.
• Openly accepting my shortcomings through transparency of my
actions.

34. 5. I will demonstrate caring by:
• Emotionally connecting with students, to understand their aspirations
and anxieties and help them reach their highest potential.
• Maintaining confidentiality of student information unless there is
legitimate ground for disclosure.
• Providing a safe and open environment for discussion and dealing with
sensitive issues.
• Inculcating a spirit of caring towards all fellow human beings.
6. I will demonstrate that the knowledge gained is not merely for
fulfilling materialistic ambitions but also to serve the society by:
• Working in harmony with management and colleagues to make my
institution and community better place for work
• Getting involved in community development by applying my knowledge
through carefully and systematically planned activities
• Being a good neighbor to my fellow citizens
• Complying with the laws of the land and respecting authority
• Protecting the environment for posterity(Future Generation)

35. Is it difficult to be a Teacher?
Professional –
Head, Heart and Hand.
• Serving the people (All stake holders) with
Passion, Dedication and Love.
• Professionalism helps to connect students
beyond classrooms.
Head
Heart
Teacher
Hand

36. Important things to consider (Teachers)
1.Constitution
2. Human
Rights
3.Secularism
(All
Religions)
4. Respect all (students, colleagues, parents
and others)
5.Intelligence
6.Emotional
Intelligence
7.Societal issues(Speak & Write)
8.Participate(NGOs &
Organisations)
9.Being Honest
By. Dr.Jagannath.K.Dange

37. What is expected ?
1. A Course development(certificate, short
term-Online, offline) In-service, Orientation
programmes.
2. Part of Teacher Education Curriculum and
Experience.
3. Part of Research(Ph.D.)
4. More than else……..It is responsibility of
every professional.

38. "Being Impartial is the Greatest Quality of A
Teacher"
Dr. Jagannath. K. Dange
“Education can not be a money making industry, in
fact it’s a humanity service.
Service must be performed with lot of
Determination, Dignity and Politeness”
Dr. Jagannath. K. Dange

40. Unless We love and Live it; we cant
be professionals……..
Dr.Jagannath.K.Dange
Thank you(Prospective)
Teachers........