GLA Professional Ethics in Education 5

Question 1

A teacher uses a student's work as an anonymous example without permission. This practice:

Accepted Answer

May still violate ethical standards if the student could be identified by peers

Answer

Even anonymized work can be identifiable in a small class, so educators should obtain student consent before using work as an example.

Question 2

Which describes an ethically appropriate way for a teacher to handle their personal political views?

Accepted Answer

Presenting multiple perspectives and fostering critical thinking without advocating personal views

Answer

Educators hold significant influence over students and are ethically obligated to present balanced perspectives rather than promoting personal political beliefs.

Question 3

A teacher is asked to write a letter of recommendation for a student but has serious reservations about that student's character. The ethical course of action is to:

Accepted Answer

Decline to write the letter and explain honestly that they cannot write a strong recommendation

Answer

An educator who cannot honestly recommend a student should decline rather than write a misleading letter, which would be dishonest and potentially harmful to institutions relying on the recommendation.

Question 4

Which action most clearly demonstrates an educator's commitment to cultural competence?

Accepted Answer

Learning about students' cultural backgrounds and adapting instruction to be inclusive

Answer

Cultural competence requires actively learning about students' diverse backgrounds and using that knowledge to create inclusive, effective instruction.

Question 5

An educator who refuses to implement a school policy they personally disagree with is:

Accepted Answer

Likely violating their professional ethical obligations unless the policy is itself unethical or illegal

Answer

Educators have a professional duty to implement lawful school policies, and personal disagreement is not sufficient justification for non-compliance; they should use appropriate channels to advocate for change.

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GLA Professional Ethics in Education 5