Code of Ethics for Teachers

CHEATING

For the teaching profession in the U.S., there is

no singular, unifying code. However, several

similar codes have been drafted by such

organizations as the Association of American

Educators (AAE) and the National Education

Association (NEA). Variations on ethical codes

of conduct for teachers may also be adopted by

specific state or county school boards.

Authorities

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According to the National Education Association (NEA), the

professional organization and labor union for U.S. teachers, all

teachers must abide by a common code of ethics. This code

of ethics is broken down into two guiding principles:

commitment to the student and commitment to the

profession. Though individual schools can expand on this

code of ethics for their teachers, they cannot revise or delete

these two principles. Consequently, the NEA's code of ethics is

the basis for all professional ethics standards in U.S. schools.

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Principle one, "Commitment to the Student,"

outlines the expected behavior of teachers

toward students.

Principle two, "Commitment to the Profession,"

describes actions to be avoided lest they

jeopardize the integrity of the teaching

profession.

Basic Principles

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According to Association of American

Educators, the code of ethics is designed

to help educators create a nurturing

environment for students. It expects

teachers to "exemplify the highest

ethical standards" and to accept that

"every child has a right to an

uninterrupted education."

Function

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Consequences

For teachers, the penalties for ethics

violations differ depending on the

judgment of the authoritative body and

the nature of the violation. Ethical

misconduct can result in disciplinary

action from the school board or governing

body, or legal action if the misconduct is

criminal in nature.

Honesty and Integrity

You must set a good example for students

by conducting yourself with honesty at all

times. This means you should grade

papers fairly, record all of your

expenses accurately, and never use your

position as an educator to manipulate

others.

A note about ethics in regards to cheating

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TWO STANDARDS FROM THE TEA

REGARDING CHEATING

(C) Standard 3.3. The educator shall not intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly misrepresent facts regarding a student. (TEA)

(F) Standard 1.6. The educator shall not falsify records, or direct or coerce others to do so. (TEA)

References

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