Code
of Professional Ethics for School Teachers. (as given by NCTE.)
Prepared by
SABARISH-P
M.Sc., M.Ed., JRF & NET
Lecturer in Physical Science, Arafa Institute for Teacher Education
Attur, Thrissur.
The Code of Professional Ethics for
teachers provides a framework of principles to guide them in discharging their
obligations towards students, parents, colleagues and community. Increased
awareness of the ethical principles governing the teaching profession is
essential to ensure ‘professionalism’ among teachers.
The Code of
Professional Ethics by NCTE for school teachers is an attempt to provide direction and guidance to the teachers
in enhancing the dignity of their professional work.
1.
Obligations towards Students
1.1 Treats all students
with love and affection.
1.2 Respects the value
of being just and impartial to all students irrespective of their caste, creed,
religion, sex, economic status, disability, language and place of birth.
1.3 Facilitates
students’ physical, social, intellectual, emotional, and moral development.
1.4 Respects basic
human dignity of the child in all aspects of school life.
1.5 Makes planned and
systematic efforts to facilitate the child to actualize his/her potential and talent.
1.6 Transacts the
curriculum in conformity with the values enshrined in the Constitution of India.
1.7 Adapts his/her
teaching to the individual needs of students.
2.
Obligations towards Parents, Community and Society
2.1 Establishes a
relationship of trust with parents/guardians in the interest of all round development of students.
2.2 Desists from doing
anything which is derogatory to the respect of the child or his/her parents/guardians.
2.3 Strives to develop
respect for the composite culture of India among students.
2.4 Keeps the country
uppermost in mind, refrains from taking part in such activities as may spread
feelings of hatred or enmity among different communities, religious or
linguistic groups.
3.
Obligations towards the Profession and Colleagues
3.1 Strives for his/her
continuous professional development.
3.2 Creates a culture
that encourages purposeful collaboration and dialogue among colleagues and
stakeholders.
3.3 Takes pride in the
teaching profession and treats other members of the profession with respect and
dignity.
3.4 Refrains from
engaging himself/herself in private tuition or private teaching activity.
3.5 Refrains from
accepting any gift, or favour that might impair or appear to influence
professional decisions or actions.
3.6 Avoids making
derogatory statements about colleagues, especially in the presence of pupils,
other teachers, officials or parents.
3.7 Respects the
professional standing and opinions of his/her colleagues.
3.8 .Maintains
confidentiality of information concerning colleagues and dispenses such
information only when authorized to do so.
