Code of Ethics in Education

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The paper discusses the necessity of a code of ethics in the education profession. The paper relates that, in the educational field ,a code of ethical conduct is absolutely essential, as educators are dealing with the minds and knowledge of students, oftentimes children, and thereby must take particular care in their professional conduct. The paper goes on to identify the various aspects of the educator's ethical responsibility that involves providing the student with the freedom to take in information presented, protecting the student from conditions harmful to learning and harmful to their health and safety, not discriminating and ensuring professional relationship confidentiality. The paper concludes that ethical guidelines are essential in any professional field, however when dealing with children and those in need of knowledge, ethics and professional behavior are especially important.

Outline:
Introduction
An Educator's Commitment
The Public Acceptance of Ethics
The Pursuit of Knowledge
Freedom of Information
The Responsibility of Protection
The Universal Gift of Education, Free of Discrimination
The Issues of Privacy and Disclosure
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"Within any professional field, a code of conduct is necessary to guarantee the quality of the service or product delivered. When it comes to industries which deal with those individuals in need of help, whether it be health or knowledge oriented, must take particular care to the means through which they achieve their ends, as development and at times life is at stake. In the educational field a code of ethical conduct is absolutely essential, as educators are dealing with the minds and knowledge of students, oftentimes children, and thereby must take particular care in their professional conduct. An educator is obligated to strive towards helping their students realize their potential while assisting them in becoming an effective member of society. (NEA) The Code of Ethics of the Education Profession as presented by the National Education Association, in particular Principle I, provides a valuable outline of these concepts, although given the significance of the issue, is accompanied by a great deal of other literature."

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• "Code of Ethics of the Education Profession: Principle I, Commitment to the Student." National Education Association. Retrieved on 4 November 2008, from:
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