Situation Based

The code of Ethics for
Professional Teachers
Learning Outcome
a. Describe the teacher’s ethical response in given situations; and

b. Make a short case study in relation to teacher’s ethical response
in given situations.
Preamble of the code of ethics for professional teachers
Teachers are duly licensed professionals

who possesses dignity and reputation with high
moral values as well as technical and
professional competence in the practice of
their noble profession, they strictly adhere to.
observe, and practice this set of ethical and
moral principles, standards, and values.
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Station 1
Ms. Ompong is a veteran who is very popular with her
students. She frequently offers students extra help after school, so
it’s not uncommon to see students visiting her classroom after
school. She has tutored one of her students, Melissa, in a variety
of subjects over a two-year period. During that time, Ms Ompong
has emailed and texted Melissa’s cell phone using her personal
number and email address. At first, the exchanges were very
general; sometimes unrelated to school work (e.g., asking Melissa
about sick family member, or how she was getting along with
friends). Recently, the student began to text her teacher about
more personal feelings.
Station 2
Mr. Pirot is a new teacher in his fist 90 days of
employment in his district. He has made friends with
many staff members and invited them to visit his social
network page. On his page, Mr. Pirot has listed quite a bit
of personal information. One of his colleagues “friended”
him on the site and became very concerned because the
site included a statement that Mr. Pirot was attracted to
young girls, stating “the younger the better.”
The colleague notified the principal of this
information.
Station 3
Mr. Kopido, is a single male teacher, plays baseball on
a local sports team. One Saturday evening , he was with
team-mates socializing and having a few drinks at a post-
game barbeque at a local park. Later in the evening,
several male and female students from his 12th grade
science class arrived at the barbeque by car. They had all
been drinking and continued to drink at the barbeque. As
the evening progressed, a very friendly rapport
developed between the teacher and the students.
Station 4
Ms. Kwingkay, a fourth-grade music teacher, emails

parents using the school’s email, notifying them that she
is available on weekends and after school to teach violin
to students at a reasonable hourly rate. Several of her
violin students have been struggling with their lessons.
Ms Kwingkay feels that the extra time out of school will
benefit the students.
Discussion Questions
 What possible issues/concerns might this scenario raise?
 How could this situation become a violation of the law, the
Code of Ethics, or the school policies?
 In this situation, what are some potential consequences
for the teacher, for the students and the school
community?
 What responses/actions will result in a more positive
outcome and/or what proactive measures might be
considered?
Summary
1. What insights can you give?

2. How this code of ethics essential to a profession like
teaching?
3. Is there a need that teacher should be aware of the
code of ethics? Why?
Summary
Responsibility to the student:

The professional teacher, in full recognition of his or her
obligation to the student, shall:
1) Remain steadfast in guaranteeing equal for quality education

for all children, and not unlawfully discriminate.
Summary
Responsibility to the Profession:

The professional teacher, in full recognition of his or her
obligation to the profession of teaching shall:
1) Conduct himself or herself as a professional realizing
his or her actions reflect directly upon the status of the
profession.
Summary
Unprofessional conduct
The professional teacher, in full recognition of his
or her obligation to the student, shall not:
1) Engage in any misconduct which would put
students at risk.
Summary
Evaluation
Mr. L is very popular with the students. He often converses and
jokes with the students in the halls between classes. It is
common for him to greet female students and staff with a hug
and male students and staff with a pat on the back. One student
has complained to the administration that Mr. L’s hugs or physical
contact makes him uncomfortable. Mr L has been advised by the
principal to stop all the physical contact with students and staff.
He agrees to try, but he can’t promise anything because that is
the way he is, and he isn’t doing anything wrong.
Assignment
How important is the code of ethics for

professional teachers to you as a future teacher?
References
o Connecticut State Department of Education (2015).

Ethical and Professional Dilemmas for Educators
(Module 5), Understanding the Code of Professional
Responsibility for Educators
o Bilbao et al. (2018). The Teaching Profession-Fourth
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The code of Ethics for

a. Describe the teacher’s ethical response in given situations; and

Teachers are duly licensed professionals

Ms. Kwingkay, a fourth-grade music teacher, emails

1. What insights can you give?

Responsibility to the student:

1) Remain steadfast in guaranteeing equal for quality education

Responsibility to the Profession:

How important is the code of ethics for

o Connecticut State Department of Education (2015).

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