Code of ethics which is otherwise known as ethical code is meant to give certain guiding principles to standardize the profession. Sometimes it is controlled by a particular line of vocation or by an organization – private or governmental. Here, the code of ethics was built up by a well-known board of consultants and by the executive committee of the association of American educators. This association has mainly four functions that speak about the rights of every student and educator. A general concept is that parents are the first teachers of every child, as it is from one’s home that the child learns about everything around the world. “Nevertheless, we believe all educators are obligated to help foster civic virtues such as integrity, diligence, responsibility, cooperation, loyalty, fidelity, and respect for the law, for human life, for others, and self.” (Adult educator code of ethics, 2007). As the students spend much of their time in school teachers have the right to play a major role in the better development of students, and for that, the teachers need to understand every student. The teachers towards their students must teach them good values in life like faithfulness, respect towards others, towards oneself, and the entire human being.
To strengthen the code of ethics, teachers have to do their duty. They have to teach the students about their personal qualities. When the teachers do so, it will help them to realize not only about themselves but also about the whole world. The teachers should care for every student, talk to them with pleasing attitudes, and try to understand their problems. If the students are mischievous, teachers can try to change them only through loving words. They have to help the students to solve their problems and have to protect them from the barriers which are harmful to them. The teachers have to give full encouragement to the students for better performance so that they will have the desire to achieve more. The teachers should commit their profession, and then only they can make their class an interesting one; otherwise, the students will not be able to understand what the teachers teach. If the students fail to understand any topic, the teachers have to clear their confusion. The teachers should maintain decency towards the students and the institution too; then the students and the management will have a good impression of the teachers. If the teachers spare some time to communicate with the parents of every student, they will be able to understand every student personally. To make a good academic career, the teachers must have good educational qualifications. To do their duties well, they should maintain sound mental health, physical stamina, and social prudence. The best way to learn anything easily is by hearing in the classroom and if the teacher’s sound is low the students will not be able to understand what the teacher says. The teachers should not misuse institutional or professional rights for personal benefits. They have to teach high values to the students and should realize the truth that for the benefit of a good academic career and the development of every individual, the students should have high standards.
The main weakness of this group which one can find usually is that the teachers insult the students in front of others and they are not concerned about the truth that it will lead the students to develop an inferiority complex and will result in loss of self-confidence. If the teachers find any faults with the students, they should try to correct them by giving necessary guidance. If a teacher knows a student personally, he should not reveal the student’s personal information to anyone else, as sometimes it will cause harmful effects in his career. If a teacher does so, the authorities should take necessary action. A teacher should not force the students to do certain things against their will and if anyone does this, it will badly affect the student’s career.
The main aim of education is to make the student a good citizen. For that, good educators and a good educational system are needed. If the teacher fails to do his duty, it means that he failed in his profession itself.
Reference List
Adult educator code of ethics: Principle 1: Ethical conduct towards students. (2007). Key Content.org. Web.