CodeHS Professional Ethics in Education 4

Question 1

Which scenario represents an ethical use of student performance data by a teacher?

Accepted Answer

Using aggregate class data to adjust instructional strategies

Answer

Using aggregate data to improve instruction is a legitimate educational purpose that respects individual privacy.

Question 2

A student from a marginalized group consistently receives lower participation grades. What ethical concern should the teacher examine?

Accepted Answer

Whether implicit bias may be affecting how participation is evaluated

Answer

Educators must examine their own potential biases to ensure equitable evaluation of all students.

Question 3

What is the most ethical way for a teacher to respond when a student discloses abuse at home?

Accepted Answer

Report it immediately to the appropriate authorities as a mandated reporter

Answer

Teachers are mandated reporters and must immediately report suspected abuse to authorities.

Question 4

When designing a coding assignment, which practice best promotes academic integrity?

Accepted Answer

Creating unique, personalized projects tied to individual interests

Answer

Personalized projects make it harder to plagiarize and more meaningful for students to complete authentically.

Question 5

A CodeHS teacher is asked to write a recommendation letter for a student they believe is dishonest. What is the ethical response?

Accepted Answer

Decline to write the letter or write an honest one

Answer

Writing a dishonest positive letter or a punitive negative letter is unethical; declining or being truthful are the only ethical options.

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