EDU3083 LEADERSHIP AND

TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

TOPIC 2CODE OF ETHICS AND ACCOUNTABILITY OF

TEACHERS

CONTENT

2.1 CONCEPT OF ETHICS

2.2 CODE OF ETHICS FOR MALAYSIAN TEACHERS

2.3 ACCOUNTABILITY OF TEACHERS

2.4 TEACHER INTEGRITY

LECTURE – 3 HOURS TUTORIAL – 1 HOUR ISL – 3 HOURS

2.1 CONCEPT OF ETHICS

The word ‘Ethics’ is derived from Greek word ‘Ethicos’ meaning character or manners.

Ethics means: Science of character of a person expressed as

right or wrong conduct or action. Set of moral principles prescribing code,

explains what is good and right, or bad and wrong.

The set of moral principles that guide a person's behavior.

2.1 CONCEPT OF ETHICS

"Ethics" may be broadly defined as that division of philosophy which deals with questions concerning the nature of value in matters of human conduct.

Ethical behavior is based on written and unwritten codes of principles and values held in society. Ethics reflect beliefs about what is right, what is wrong, what is just, what is unjust, what is good, and what is bad in terms of human behavior. Ethical principles and values serve as a guide to behavior on a personal level, within professions, and at the organizational level.

2.2 CODE OF ETHICS FOR MALAYSIAN TEACHERS

Code is a collection of laws or regulations to a specific activity or subject.

The Code of Ethics is a public statement by educators that sets clear expectations and principles to guide practice and inspire professional excellence.

Educators believe a commonly held set of principles can assist in the individual exercise of professional judgment. 

This Code speaks to the core values of the profession.

2.2 CODE OF ETHICS FOR MALAYSIAN TEACHERS

Code is a collection of laws or regulations to a specific activity or subject.

DISCUSSION

1. Explain how Malaysiaan Teachers Code of Ethics can upgrade the image of teaching profession.

2. According to Secretary General Ministry of Education Datuk Mahadzir Mohd Khir from 1995 to 2008 there are 41 cases being reported involving teachers in moral cases. (Utusan Malaysia,18 Sept 2008)

Suggest steps can be taken to avoid the above from happening in the future.

2.3 ACCOUNTABILITY OF TEACHERS

Accountability means a sense of responsibility towards our actions and decision that we make. We must be ready to give explanation and justifications when the needs arise.

ACCOUNTABILITY TOWARDS STUDENTS 1. to educate students to achieve high

achievement in academic performance. 2. to develop students’ potential

holistically in the aspects of intellectual, physical, emotional, spiritual and social.

3.Teachers have to answer for students’ low academic performance.

1.Teachers must always be up to date in their knowledge especially in the subject they teach.

2. Have high commitment towards their job, have positive attitude and be fair to students.

ACCOUNTABILITY TOWARDS OWNSELF

ACCOUNTABILITY TOWARDS PARENTS 1. Teachers must have good

relationship with parents for the good of the child.

2. Teacher as a role model, counselor and guidance

ACCOUNTABILITY TOWARDS COMMUNITY 1. To fulfill the aspirations of National

Philosophy of Education and our Rukun Negara.

2. As agent of change to achieve our Vision 2020

3. To instill positive attitude and good moral values among students so that they become good citizen.

ACCOUNTABILITY TOWARDS PROFESSION AND PEERS

1.Have a good relationship with colleague and together maintain the good name of the profession.

2. Always upgrade the good image of the profession by mastering the knowledge (subject content and pedagogical skills) and seeking latest development in education.

GROUP DISCUSSION AND PRESENTATION

“Teachers should have a sense of accountability towards society and nation”.

Based on the above statement how far Malaysian teachers manifest their accountability in helping the society and the nation towards progress.

INTEGRITY

Integrity is the soundness of moral principle which refers to sincerity and honesty.

According to Malaysian Institute of Integrity (2004) government servant cannot misuse their authority for

oneself, family, and relatives. As civil servants they must be transparent, and be responsible towards the superior and their subordinates.

Every teacher should internalise and practice Malaysian Teachers Code of Ethics and Customer Charter to create a systematic work environment.

As teachers we hold high responsibility in educating the students sincerely and honestly to produce responsible citizens for the society and nation.

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“SOME BELIEVE THE GREATEST THREAT TO OUR NATIONAL SECURITY AND FUTURE COMES FROM NO EXTERNAL ENEMY BUT FROM THE ENEMY WITHIN – IN OUR LOSS OF STRONG MORAL AND COMMUNITY VALUES AND SUPPORT.”

MARIAN WRIGHT EDELMAN