Code of Ethics and professional conduct. Competency 6 Flashcards
What is the critical concern of an educator in the state of Florida?
The primary concern for educators is for the student and the development of the students’ potential.
How many section are there in the Code of Ethics?
Three. 1) The educator values that worth and dignity of every person.
2) Primary concern: Student
3) Maintain respect, confidence.
T or F: Educators i the state of Florida do not need to focus on integrity; better yet, educators should focus on delivering sound instruction based on state standards.
F: The integrity of a n educator i the state of Florida is of critical importance: therefore, it should be a primary day-to-day focus.
How many obligations do educator have to the students?
Educators have 9 obligations to the students
T or F: It is not acceptable for a reacher to exploit a relationship with a student for personal gain or advantage.
T: Teachers are not allowed to use their relationships with for personal gain or advantage.
T or F: Is not the role of a teacher to become concerned with the a student’s level of discouragement or disparagement within the learning environment.
F: It is primary obligation of a teacher to ensure that students are not put in a scenario in which they are their embarrassed or disparaged within the learning community.
T or F: If a teacher is working with an at-risk student, it is acceptable to use instructional privileges for personal gain?
F: It is never acceptable as an educator to accept instructional privileges for personal gain.
Is it important to separate personal opinions from those that represent a specific institution or organization?
Yes, it is important for an educator to always separate personal opinions from those of the institution or organization associated.
T or F: It is ethically acceptable to accepting monetary gifts for the students that are receiving tutoring to improve their grades in your classroom.
F: It is never acceptable to accept monetary gifts that may influence professional judgment.
How long does an educator has to self-report an arrest?
48 hours
Does an educator have a responsibility to the district?
No, the primary obligation of an educator are the student, public and the profession.
T or F: An educator can control the political affiliations of a colleague within the educational community.
F: An educator must respect all the colleagues and not interfere with their political and civil rights.
A local reporter asks a teacher her opinion on the new curriculum that has been implemented by the state. The teacher should:
Decline to comment.
Which organization is responsible for investigating alleged misconduct by educators?
The Office of Professional Practices Services.
