Name: John Cris Angeles

Program:BSED 1-1 Major in Science

Course: GE-ET: Ethics

Beginning Teachers’ Perspective on the Significance of Code of Ethics for

Professional Teachers
What is the role of ethics educators? In my opinion, the goal of the instructor code
of ethics is to protect the rights of all children. Teachers must understand that by
accepting a teaching position, they agree to abide by the code of ethics. While almost
everyone agrees that doing the right thing and avoiding doing the wrong thing is critical,
not everyone agrees on what is right and wrong in any given situation. Each person has
a unique and personal code of ethics. It determines an individual’s reaction to a specific
event and accounts for differences in reactions demonstrated by different people in the
same situation.
An individual code of ethics comes into play in everyday situations that teachers
face, such as when an influential parent asks for special favors for his child, when
dealing with an impudent student or an impertinent remark, when dealing with
colleagues, or at any point while performing the daily duties of the teacher.
Another goal to achieve while adhering to your code of ethics is to make quick and
wise decisions. Teachers should not put off making ethically sound decisions for long
periods of time. If you have a strong ethical code, you should be able to make quick
decisions and be willing to accept the consequences. Even the most sound ethical
decisions lose significance when they are subjected to excessive deliberation or delay.
Finally, your ethical code is revealed by how you respond to what you consider to be
right and wrong. That is why a personal code of ethics is not a legally binding document.
Based on what you know, you can make educated guesses and set guidelines for
yourself.