Ethics

ETHICSA group of moral principles, standards of behavior, or set of values regarding proper conductThesaurus: Principles, morals, beliefs

ETHICS If Youre Unsure - Before You Act ASK yourself the following:Is this legal?Is it against company policy?Could the action cause loss or harm to anyone?If everyone I knew saw me, would I feel uncomfortable?

ThinkWhat are some things you make ethical decisions about?How sure are you of those decisions?Lets watch:Summary of ethicsWhat should have happened? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWWAV8RorF0&feature=watch_response http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XDP1HD7fc4&feature=fvsr Think again, what are some things you make ethical decision about?

CheatingDownloading music / moviesTelling on your friendsLying to teachers / friends / parentsHow hard you actually workSpeedingOthers?What decisions about right and wrong do you make?To define accepted/acceptable behaviorsTo promote high standards of practiceTo provide a benchmark for members to use for self evaluationTo establish a framework for professional behavior and responsibilitiesAs a vehicle for occupational identityAs a mark of occupational maturity

Why have a Code of Ethics? Life is too short to worry about the little things! By being a teacher I choose to be in the public eye and to be a positive role model.

Though I am far from perfect, I will strive to live my life well to the fullest with no regrets. I will strive to treat each person I come across with respect and dignity regardless of how they may view or treat me. My Code: Mission StatementI will be honestI will base my thoughts and actions on my religious belief I will not carry anger from one person / group to anotherI will not worry about the small stuffI will be fair and unbiased in my grading I will be honest with all my students regardless of consequencesI will give everyone a fair chance and will give them an optimistic second chanceI will not judge on superficial itemsI will strive to leave all the places I go to a better placeI, (P. Kato), will use the following Code of Ethics as a guide to good choices:I will smile everydayI will not look at names whenever possible when I am gradingI will respect and talk with my students and colleagues I will not whine and complain when things dont go my wayI will remember that appearances do not say who the person is and that high school is a time of growth and change where a person is not the same one day to the nextI will find something to laugh at every hour and go home to my family realizing I am lucky to have them, and my life.How I will do itGet to know yourselfAsk others to give a fair analysis of youCreate a pro / con list of yourselfWhat would you like to change about yourself?Develop an ethics mission statementDevelop a list of valuesExplain how you will accomplish / stick to your valuesCreate penalties or actions for failing

What you will do Write your own codeA code of ethics should be tailored to the needs and values of your organization / you.Red CrossFedExMicrosoftMany ethics codes have two partsInspirational: outlines ideals it hopes to live up to Rules or principles: everyday steps to followOften have Enforcement: way to keeping one accountableThe ordering does not matter, but first listed usually are more importantHow / when will your code be reviewed / revised?

Things to think of when writing your code