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Code of Ethics National Education
Association
Preamble
The educator, believing in the worth and dignity of each human being,
recognizes the supreme importance of the pursuit of truth, devotion to
excellence, and the nurture of democratic principles. Essential to these
goals is the protection of freedom to learn and to teach and the guarantee
of equal educational opportunity for all. The educator accepts the
responsibility to adhere to the highest ethical standards.
The educator recognizes the magnitude of the responsibility inherent
in the teaching process. The desire for the respect and confidence
of one's colleagues, of students, of parents, and of the members of the
community provides the incentive to attain and maintain the highest possible
degree of ethical conduct. The Code of Ethics of the Education Profession
indicates the aspiration of all educators and provides standards by which
to judge conduct.
PRINCIPLE I
Commitment to the Student
The educator strives to help each student realize his or her potential
as a worthy and effective member of society. The educator therefore works
to stimulate the spirit of inquiry, the acquisition of knowledge and understanding,
and the thoughtful formulation of worthy goals.
In fulfillment of the obligation to the student, the educator:
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Shall not unreasonably restrain the student from the independent action
in the pursuit of learning.
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Shall not unreasonably deny the student access to varying points of view.
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Shall not deliberately suppress or distort subject matter relevant to the
student's progress.
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Shall make reasonable effort to protect the student from conditions harmful
to learning or to health and safety.
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Shall not intentionally expose the student to embarrassment or disparagement.
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Shall not on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, national origin, marital
status, political or religious beliefs, family, social or cultural background,
or sexual orientation, unfairly:
a. Exclude any student from participation in any
program
b. Deny benefits to any student
c. Grant any advantage to any student.
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Shall not use professional relationships with students for private advantage.
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Shall not disclose information about students obtained in the course of
professional service, unless disclosure serves a compelling professional
purpose or is required by law.
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| PRINCIPLE 11
Commitment to the Profession
The education profession is vested by the public with a trust and responsibility
requiring the highest ideals of professional service. In the belief that
the quality of the services of the education profession directly influences
the nation and its citizens, the educator shall: exert every effort to
raise professional standards ,promote a climate that encourages the exercise
of professional judgment, achieve conditions which attract persons worthy
of the trust to careers in education and assist in preventing the practice
of the profession by unqualified persons.
In fulfillment of the obligation to the profession, the educator:
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Shall not in any application for a professional position deliberately make
a false statement or fail to disclose a material fact related to competency
and qualifications.
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Shall not misrepresent his/her professional qualifications.
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Shall not assist any entry into the profession of a person known to be
unqualified in respect to character, education, or other relevant attribute.
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Shall not knowingly make a false statement concerning the qualifications
of a candidate for a professional position.
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Shall not assist a non-educator in the unauthorized practice of teaching.
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Shall not disclose information about colleagues obtained in the course
of professional service unless disclosure serves a compelling professional
purpose or is required by law.
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Shall not knowingly make false or malicious statements about a colleague.
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Shall not accept any gratuity, gift, or favor that might impair or appear
to influence professional decisions or action.
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