Reflection on ethical practice
CONTEXT
- The teacher education student is undertaking a Master of Teaching degree.
- This resource is part of an assignment conducted during the Master of Teaching degree.
- In this resource, the teacher education student completes a judgement test that requires him to reflect on ethical practice.
Understand and apply the key principles described in codes of ethics and conduct for the teaching profession.
EVIDENCE ANNOTATION
The teacher education student demonstrates 7.1.1 ‘Graduate achieved’ through:
- Demonstrating knowledge and understanding of codes and theories of ethics in relation to plagiarism.
- Referring to a wide range of academic and professional resources relevant to principles and codes of ethics. For example, the teacher education student makes academic references to broader values of justice, compassion and practical wisdom as well as to consequentialist ethics (how possible consequences might justify actions). He also mentions research on behaviour management and self-determination theory.
- Reflecting critically on the application of theories and principles to the scenario as well as critically reflecting on the grouping of options according to appropriateness.
- Emphasising fairness and respect for students to ensure professional ethical practice.
G: The goal for this teacher education student is 7.1.1.
R: The teacher education student has achieved 7.1.1 at graduate level.
O: What specific mentoring strategies could you employ with this teacher education student to help him move towards ‘Graduate exceeds’ for 7.1.1?
W: What is the next step you would negotiate as a goal for this teacher education student? What will you do as a Mentor to help him achieve this goal?
G: To understand and apply the key principles described in the codes of ethics and conduct for the teaching profession and to move up on the 7.1.1 graduate continuum.
R: Which level of the graduate continuum are you currently at for 7.1.1? Refer to recent feedback you have received.
O: What specific actions could you take to improve your understanding and use of the key principles in the codes of ethics and conduct for the teaching profession?
- What theories of ethics can be used to support the professional practice of teachers in relation to codes of ethics and conduct?
- What strategies could you use to communicate effectively and professionally with colleagues and students?
- How could this case of suspected plagiarism be managed in your context?
- Could you outline other ethical dilemmas that you have encountered, or a teacher might encounter, and consider how you could deal with them?
W: What is your next step in improving your understanding and use of the key principles in the codes of ethics and conduct for the teaching profession? Try to formulate a specific goal.