Professional Ethics in Education Flashcards

A teacher discovers a colleague is falsifying student assessment records. What is the most appropriate first step?

Answer: Report the concern to the school principal or relevant authority

Teachers have a professional obligation to report unethical conduct, including falsification of records, to the appropriate authority.

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

Answer: Justice

The principle of justice requires educators to provide fair and equitable treatment to all students.

A student shares personal family struggles with a teacher in confidence. The teacher should:

Answer: Keep it confidential unless there is a risk of harm

Student confidentiality must be maintained except when disclosure is required to prevent harm.

A teacher accepts an expensive gift from a parent during exam week. This raises concerns about:

Answer: Conflict of interest and impartiality

Accepting significant gifts can compromise a teacher's impartiality and create a conflict of interest.

What does 'informed consent' mean in the context of educational research involving students?

Answer: Parents and guardians agree after being fully informed about the research

Informed consent requires that parents or guardians be given complete information about the research before agreeing to participation.

A teacher uses social media to mock a struggling student using a pseudonym. This behavior is:

Answer: A breach of professional ethics and duty of care

Mocking students online, even anonymously, violates the professional duty of care and respect owed to all students.

Which ethical framework emphasizes the importance of following rules and duties regardless of outcomes?

Answer: Deontology

Deontology focuses on adherence to rules and duties as the foundation of ethical behavior, independent of consequences.