Educator Code of Ethics (Essay Sample)
Instructions
RUBRIC and sample attached.
For each scenario (2), you are to write a paragraph of at least 1/2 page in length that will:
• Identify the ethical behavior/dilemma,
• Cite the standard of professional behavior from the Code of Ethics the action violates using the number and letter and exact language of the standard.
• Provide justification for your selection of the standard, and
• Describe an alternate behavior that is detailed and appropriate to take in that situation.
You are expected to use professional language, spelling, and grammar.
TASK 1 -- The Texas Educator Code of Ethics: Read the instructions and both scenarios and write a paragraph of at least 1/2 page for each scenario, responding to the prompts. Answer the three questions at the end of each scenario, in which you* identify the behavior(s), if any, that you believe violate standards in the Educator Code of Ethics. You must cite the standard from the Code of Ethics, using the letter, number and exact language of the standard. * Explain your reasoning in the selection of the standard(s) or your reasoning if you believe no standards were violated. Additionally, *describe an alternate behavior that is detailed and appropriate to take in that situation. Use professional language, spelling and grammar in your response.
Educator Code of Ethics
Name
Institution
Date of Submission
Scenario 1 response
Mrs. Sumner’s actions of insinuating that Mr. Moore may have wrongfully pocketed the money are not backed by substantial evidence. It is thus a violation of the Texas educator code of ethics standard 2.2 under section II. It states that ‘The educator shall not harm others by knowingly making false statements about a colleague or the school system.’
My selection is highly justifiable because Mrs. Sumner herself admits to the student having clear sign of difficulties handling the money; thus, it was only appropriate that the teacher steps in to assist. Besides, we lack a context for the rest of the exchange thus her accusations are not factual based. Similarly, the principal allowed the students to collaborate with the teachers in the project, which is one of the several responsibilities and obligations educators take in their
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