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 ‘Working towards graduate’ through:
- Outlining issues of confidentiality and the need for evidence.
- Referring to academic and professional resources to demonstrate knowledge about principles and codes of ethics.
- Emphasising the need to consult with students and parents to ensure fairness.
- Emphasising the welfare of students to ensure professional ethical practice.
G: The goal for this teacher education student is 7.1.1.
R: The teacher education student is working towards 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 achieved’ 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?
- Could you use more specific examples to ensure the use of the key principles in the codes of ethics and conduct for the teaching profession?
- Could you mention other strategies to communicate effectively and professionally with colleagues and students?
- Could you outline other ethical dilemmas that a teacher might encounter and consider how to 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.