HSC Professional Ethics in Education 2

Question 1

A teacher discovers a student is being bullied online by classmates. What is the most ethically appropriate first step?

Accepted Answer

Report it to the school counselor and document the incident

Answer

Educators have a duty of care that extends to cyberbullying situations and must follow school reporting protocols.

Question 2

Which principle best describes a teacher's obligation to treat all students fairly regardless of background?

Accepted Answer

Justice

Answer

Justice in professional ethics requires equitable treatment and fair distribution of educational resources.

Question 3

A parent asks a teacher to share another student's academic records. The teacher should:

Accepted Answer

Decline, as student records are confidential under FERPA

Answer

FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) prohibits sharing student records with unauthorized parties.

Question 4

An educator accepts an expensive gift from a student's parents before grading final exams. This is problematic because:

Accepted Answer

It creates a conflict of interest that could compromise objectivity

Answer

Accepting gifts before evaluation creates a conflict of interest that undermines fair and objective grading.

Question 5

A student confides they are experiencing domestic violence at home. The teacher's ethical obligation is to:

Accepted Answer

Report it immediately to the appropriate authorities as a mandated reporter

Answer

Teachers are mandated reporters and are legally and ethically required to report suspected child abuse immediately.

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