Malaysia Professionalism Teacher Code of Ethics [PDF]

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II. Code of Ethic (Malaysia) 1. Ethical responsibilities to students a. Teacher will educate students to high standards of achievement. b. Teacher shall engage in practices and select materials that include all students. c. The teacher is committed to developing the skill sets needed to best accelerate the learning of the student. d. The teacher create a classroom



2. Ethical responsibility to Family / community a. The teacher shall inform families about the program, philosophy, policies and personnel qualifications and explain why they teach as they do, which should be in accordance with their ethical responsibility to students. b. The teacher shall involve families in significant decisions affecting their student and regularly communicate student progress with families. c. The teacher shall inform the family of accidents involving their students.



d. The teacher shall maintain confidentiality and shall respect the family right to privacy, e. The teacher shall be objective and accurate in reporting the knowledge upon which they base their programs, assessments and professional practice. f. The teacher shall cooperate and teamwork with other professionals who work with students and families. g. The teacher shall exercise care in expressing views regarding students.



3. Ethical responsibilities to Colleagues a. The teacher shall show respect for person dignity found among staff members, and to resolve matter collegially. b. The teacher shall exercise care in expressing views regarding the professional behavior or conduct of co-workers and or students. c. The teacher agrees to carry out the program at the site to which he is assigned.



d. Teachers who do not meet program standards shall be informed of areas of concern and, when possible, assisted in improving their performance. e. In making assessments and recommendations, the teacher shall make judgments based on fact and relevant to the interest of students and programs.



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Teacher accountability refers to the responsibility towards one’s teaching profession Job accountability: a. Performs curriculum and co curriculum activities b. Follow job procedures c. Internalize one’s work ethics d. Responsible and perform job with dedication and commitment. Accountability toward nation: a. knowledge practitioner and educate citizens of Malaysia



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b. inculcate moral values, develop and preserve our culture. c. realization of the national philosophy of education and vision of the country. d. instill national integration e. develop a progressive generation. Accountability toward students and parents. a. disseminate knowledge and skills to students b. educate and inculcate moral values c. inculcate good behaviors d. develop student’s potentials intellectually, spiritually, emotionally and physically



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Accountability towards self, a. as a model for students b. maintain good behaviors c. update oneself on current knowledge and skills d. perform one’s job sincerely