GLA Professional Ethics in Education 3

Question 1

A teacher suspects a student is being abused at home but is not completely certain. The teacher should:

Accepted Answer

Report the suspicion to child protective services, as mandated reporters do not need certainty

Answer

Mandated reporters are required to report reasonable suspicions of abuse — they are not investigators and do not need proof before reporting.

Question 2

What does the ethical principle of 'non-maleficence' mean in an educational context?

Accepted Answer

Educators must avoid actions that could harm students physically, emotionally, or academically

Answer

Non-maleficence means 'do no harm,' requiring educators to avoid decisions or actions that could injure or damage the students they serve.

Question 3

An educator shares a student's learning disability diagnosis with a classroom aide who does not work directly with that student. This action:

Accepted Answer

Violates student privacy because the aide has no educational need for the information

Answer

Student information should only be shared on a need-to-know basis with staff who directly serve that student's educational needs.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'professional boundaries' in education?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining appropriate personal and emotional limits in relationships with students

Answer

Professional boundaries ensure that educator-student relationships remain appropriate, with clear limits that protect both parties.

Question 5

A teacher realizes they made a significant grading error that unfairly lowered a student's grade. What is the ethical response?

Accepted Answer

Correct the grade and inform the student and parent promptly

Answer

Honesty and accountability require educators to correct errors transparently and communicate the change to affected parties.

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