Code of Professional Ethics as given by NCTE

Professional Ethics

The status of the teacher reflects socio-cultural ethos of a society; it is said that

“No people can rise above the level of its teachers”-NPE

                            The main purpose of education is to nurture the virtue within us. The values enshrined in our constitution lay stress on attaining basic scientific outlook and commitment to the ideals of patriotism, democracy, secularism, socialism and peace. Education should strive for academic excellence and progress of the arts and sciences in conformity with our national needs and priorities.

                            The Code of Professional Ethics for teachers provides a framework of principles to guide them in discharging their obligations towards students, parents, colleagues and community.

A paradigm shift in the perception of teachers must be ensured in sustaining the quality of the noble profession – Teacher

Why ethics for a noble profession- Teaching

•     Teaching is now considered  as a job for income rather than a passion

•      There is erosion in the values , responsibilities, commitment in this profession

•      Availability of varied and financially rewarding opportunities in other sectors has   affected teaching profoundly.

•      Commercialization and profit making is the buzz word.

•      It’s no longer a service but an occupation with unclear roles vision and mission

Recognizing:—

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•  that every child has a fundamental right to education of good quality;

• that every child has an inherent potential and talent;

• that education should be directed to the all-round development of the human personality.

• the need for developing faith in the guiding principles of our polity, viz., democracy, social justice and secularism.

• the need to promote through education the concept of composite culture of India and a sense of national integration.

• that teachers, being an integral part of the social milieu, share the needs and aspirations of the people.

• the need to enhance self-esteem of teachers.

• the need to organize teaching as a profession for which expert knowledge, specialized skills and dedication are pre-requisites.

• the need for community respect, self-direction and self-discipline among members of the teaching community.

CODE OF PROFESSIONAL ETHICS AS GIVEN BY NCTE

Obligations towards Students

•  Treats all students with love and affection.

• Respects the value of being just and impartial to all students irrespective of their caste, creed, religion, sex, economic status, disability, language and place of birth.

• Facilitates students’ physical, social, intellectual, emotional, and moral development.

• Respects basic human dignity of the child in all aspects of school life.

• Makes planned and systematic efforts to facilitate the child to actualize his/her potential and talent.

• Transacts the curriculum in conformity with the values enshrined in the Constitution of India.

• Adapts his/her teaching to the individual needs of students.

• Maintains the confidentiality of the information concerning students and dispenses such information only to those who are legitimately entitled to it.

• Refrains from subjecting any child to fear, trauma, anxiety, physical punishment, sexual abuse, and mental and emotional harassment.

• Keeps a dignified demeanor commensurate with the expectations from a teacher as a role model.

Obligations towards Parents, Community and Society

• Establishes a relationship of trust with parents/guardians in the interest of all round development of students.

• Desists from doing anything which is derogatory to the respect of the child or his/her parents/guardians.

• Strives to develop respect for the composite culture of India among students.

• Keeps the country uppermost in mind, refrains from taking part in such activities as may spread feelings of hatred or enmity among different communities, religious or linguistic groups.

Obligations towards the Profession and Colleagues

• Strives for his/her continuous professional development.

• Creates a culture that encourages purposeful collaboration and dialogue among colleagues and stakeholders.

• Takes pride in the teaching profession and treats other members of the profession with respect and dignity.

• Refrains from engaging himself/herself in private tuition or private teaching activity.

• Refrains from accepting any gift, or favour that might impair or appear to influence professional decisions or actions.

• Refrains from making unsubstantiated allegations against colleagues or higher authorities.

• Avoids making derogatory statements about colleagues, especially in the presence of pupils, other teachers, officials or parents.

• Respects the professional standing and opinions of his/her colleagues.

• Maintains confidentiality of information concerning colleagues and dispenses such information only when authorized to do so.

                   Teaching creates all other professions. A Teacher is said to be a candle that burns itself to light up the life of others; they should develop ethical values among themselves so that the same values can be developed among students.      Teachers are not only guides and guardians in schools but also second parents.