Transcript Good teaching involves

Sharing at
Chan Shu Kui Memorial School
on
Conduct and Ethics of
The Education Profession
Dr. Robin Cheung
Principal
Tsung Tsin College
30.9.2008
Good Teaching involves
Knowledge : content (subject matter)
& pedagogical-content
Skills
Dispositions
Teaching Relationships
What is missing in
that view?
Values –
fundamental
Vulnerabilities
Knowledge : outdated, half-truths
Skills : egoistic, inadequate
Disposition : seeking popularity; heart
over mind or vice-versa
Relationships : manipulative - fostering
dependency, hero-worship
idolization
Case 1:
To sacrifice one
to save all!
What values have been
violated?
What Ethical Values
are there for Teachers of Hong Kong?
Code for the Education
Profession of Hong Kong
Teachers’ Core Values as the
foundation of the Teacher
Competencies Framework
(TCF) underneath the
superstructure (Knowledge,
Skills & Attributes)
What values or ethics
are they about?
The Professional Code
Obligations
to the profession, pupils,
colleagues, employers,
parents/guardians & the
general public
Rights
as a professional & as an
employee
Professional Code
A code of practice
with a self-regulatory
mechanism
is a hallmark of
a true profession
What values or ethics
are we talking about?
The 6 Core Values in TCF
Belief that all pupils can learn
Love and care for pupils
Respect for diversity
Commitment & dedication to the
profession
Collaboration, sharing & team spirit
Passion for continuous learning &
excellence
Accountability
Vertical
upwards :
- to management
- to the government /
community
downward :
- to the students
- to conscience
Horizontal
-to colleagues
-to the profession
Great Expectations for Teachers
Responsible adults, men & women of
integrity & lifelong learners
Engineers of the students’ souls
Architects of learning experience
Members of a professional community
Vs
Black Sheep!
Be professional,
but
protect yourself!
Handout
Some Pitfalls to Avoid in the
Daily Life as a Teacher
Money & Advantages
receiving / handling (temptation)
other favors
gifts, non-monetary advantages
school guidelines
Some Pitfalls to Avoid in the
Daily Life as a Teacher
Relationships with members of
the opposite sex
Colleagues : harassment (verbal /physical)
Students : erotic / romantic
relationships
(opposite-sex or same-sex)
Caution
zero misunderstanding : language /
behavior
open door policy
never alone with her/ him
set boundaries : discreet distance
(Are intimate nicknames appropriate ?)
minimum physical contact
role charity : your are their teacher, not
their equal or buddy
Case 2:
To cheat to survive!
Is this phenomenon
common?
Some Pitfalls to Avoid in the
Daily Life as a Teacher
Teaching & Learning
outdated information & knowledge
untruths / half-truths
no or little preparation for lessons
joking, rambling, idling & not teaching
verbal abuse / frequent use of R- strategies &
punishment
exam scripts : undue tips to boost marks
Some Pitfalls to Avoid in the
Daily Life as a Teacher
Use of ICT
surfing : accessing adult stuff and letting
down your guard
improper communication through ICQ,
SMS, Blogs
gradual slide into indulgence & misdeeds
Some Pitfalls to Avoid in the
Daily Life as a Teacher
Daily Dresses
ignoring the principle of decency &
appropriateness
young age : vulnerable to temptations /
distractions / bad models
Case 3:
Let’s be free and merry!
Why should teachers be
responsible for
their students after school?
Some Pitfalls to Avoid in the
Daily Life as a Teacher
Extra-curricular Activities
achieving no or little educational purpose : no
development of students’ MI
taking advantage of close contacts with
students
not accountable to parents or school :
ethical / legal implications
Some Pitfalls to Avoid in the
Daily Life as a Teacher
Relationships with Colleagues
common problems
badmouthing
hitch-hiking
subversion
insubordination
withholding information
balkanization
matter of character, ethics & maturity
Why are you heaping such a heavy moral
burden on teachers?
Are they not autonomous
and thinking people
and
able to make choices?
Can teaching be value-free?
Teaching is basically an
ethical and moral
Undertaking.
A litmus test:
If you are a parent yourself,
what do you expect
your kid’s teacher
to be like
and to do?
Teachers’ Rewards
A fair wage for a good day’s
work
Reap what we sow !
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Thank You!