Selective Test Professional Ethics in Education 2

Question 1

A teacher discovers that a student has been copying homework from a classmate. What is the most ethically appropriate first response?

Accepted Answer

Speak privately with both students to understand the situation

Answer

A private conversation allows the teacher to gather facts and address the issue fairly before taking further action.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Justice

Answer

Justice in education ethics means providing fair treatment and equitable opportunities to every student.

Question 3

A school counselor learns from a student that the student's parent is struggling with addiction. What should the counselor do first?

Accepted Answer

Consult the school's policies and assess whether a mandated report is required

Answer

Counselors must follow legal mandated reporter guidelines and school policy before taking action.

Question 4

An educator is offered an expensive gift by a parent whose child recently received a poor grade. The most ethical response is to:

Accepted Answer

Decline and explain the school's gift policy

Answer

Declining and explaining policy avoids any conflict of interest while maintaining transparency.

Question 5

When a teacher posts a general classroom photo on social media without showing student faces, this is:

Accepted Answer

Generally acceptable but should follow school policy

Answer

Photos that do not identify students are generally lower risk, but teachers should still follow district social media policies.

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