Prof Ethics: low priority

Question 1

**EDUCATOR AS AN ETHICAL LEADER (10)

Answer 1

• ethical leader: someone who symbolises ethical drive (ethical values (principles + norms)= driving force behind all his actions)
• they influence all decisions + determine the direction his life will take
• ethical leader : someone who strives to live his / her life according to certain values
• people have freedom to choose to follow the dictates of their will +achieve their desires
• human choice, should be informed by a certain degree of morality
• if teachers wishes to be respected as an ethical leader, he / she should make moral choices + strive for that which is good, right , noble + pure
• ethical leaders: clear vision for the future, vision based on persuading others, particulary learners, of the value, aims + benefits of moral choices aimed at ensuring a peaceful existence for all.
• educator as ethical leader, displays characteristics such as consistency; steadfastness + loyalty to the principles that he / she holds in esteem.
• his/ her life should bear witness to a determination to strive for the truth in everything he / she says / does

Question 2

**NAME 6 FUNCTIONS OF THE NAPTOSA (6)

Answer 2

• non-profit organisation + members join voluntarily
• promote, protect + maintain the rights of educators + members
• to mediate on behalf of members with regard to their rights, needs + interests
• motivates educators to study
• negotiate about members interests on their behalf
• represent members during collective bargaining processes

Question 3

** 7 ROLES OF THE EDUCATOR (7)

Answer 3

• learning mediator
• interpreter +designer - learning programmes +materials
• leader, administrator + manager
• scholar, researcher + lifelong learner
• community, citizenship + pastoral role
• assessor
• learning area / subject / discipline / phase specialist

Question 4

**5 GUIDELINES TO PROMOTE EDUCATORS PROFESSIONAL STATUS (5)

Answer 4

•  pride in ur profession 
•service  highest priority
•   provide quality service.
-know what it is to be professional
-agreement about professional behaviour
- be aware of issues that can have a negative impact on professional teaching status
-profession must improve continuously

Question 5

**RIGHTS OF ONE PARTY mustnt VIOLATE THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER PARTY (3)

Answer 5

• parties have rights but t rights 1 party may be limited by the rights of the other, + vice a versa
• both parties should respect each others rights
• rights have corresponding duties
• the function of the law is to restore the legal balance;…learners right to freedom of expression is limited to protect the educators dignity (eg when the learner uses vulgar language when speaking to the educator in the educator-learner relationship)

Question 6

SACE’S FUNCTIONS +POWER (10)

Answer 6

SACE strives to:

• establish min criteria + procedures for registration -educators
• keep register of names of all persons who registered
• promote professional development
• establish a code of professional ethics
• establish a fair inquiry procedure +appoint a committee to investigate any breach of code of professional ethics
• advice regarding distribution of teachers

SACE has the power to:
1. caution / reprimand
2. impose a fine not exceeding one months salary on or
3. strike from the register the name of an educator found guilty of a breach of the code of professional ethics +may suspend a sanction imposed in terms of (2 + 3)
• subject to the approval of the minister, - determine compulsory monthly fees payable to the council in respect of educators for whom registration with the council is compulsory
• advise the minister on any relevant aspect if so requested by the minister
• appoint staff + determine their conditions of service
• establish committees + assign functions to them

Question 7

EDUCATORS PROFESSIONAL STATUS? (5)

Answer 7

• depends on image community have of educator (power, prestige, income)
• profession image is made up of their own view of self +how they think others view them
• depends on personality, training, service to the community, career success, maintenance of a professional code of conduct + financial welfare

THEREFORE:
1. definition ‘status’ emphasises the importance of the work, the ability to do it, work conditions +financial reward