REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
NGABWE DISTRICT EDUCATION BOARD

CODE OF ETHICS FOR TEACHERS

Presentation By
Mr. RODGERS CHUULU(DEBS)
 OUTLINE OF THE PRESENTATION

1. Introduction
2. Values and Principles that apply to a teacher
3. Duties of a Teacher
4.The Teachers Relations
5. Conclusion.
 INTRODUCTION

One of the roles and functions of the TSC is to monitor

adherence to the Code of Ethics for Teachers.

This code is read side by side with the Code of Ethics for the
Public Service.
 Values and Principles that apply to a teacher

(a)integrity and honesty' principles

(b) impartiality and objectivity;
(c) excellence and professionalism;
(d) loyalty and respect;
(e) accountability;
(f) confidentiality;
(g) selflessness;
(h) dedication; and
(i) Commitment
 Duties of a teacher
a) Uphold professionalism
 Use knowledge and skill to enhance learner competencies
 Strive to increase the competency and professionalism
 Offer support to educational institution
 Not engage in acts that undermine the dignity of the
profession
a) Research and Development
 Participate in research and development within the profession
 Keep updated with developments in theory and practice
 Duties of a teacher cont….
c) Resource Utilization
 Account for the available resources
 Use available resources efficiently

d) False or misleading information

 Not give false or misleading information regarding
qualifications and experience
 Not aid another teacher to give false information
 Not assist a learner to give false information
 Duties of a teacher cont….
e) Policies of educational Institution
 Understand, support and implement policies of an educational
institution
Regardless of the teachers personal feelings.

f) Examination Management
 Treat examination records with the highest level of
confidentiality
Institutional management;
 Not aid or abet a person in an examination malpractice.
 Report cases of malpractice without delay.
 Duties of a teacher cont….
f) Institutional Management
 Act within the boundary of authority
 Make decisions in line with authorized standards and
procedures
 Safeguard institutional funds and other property
 Not damage, lose or misappropriate funds
 TEACHERS' RELATIONS
(a) A teacher and an educational Institution

A teacher is responsible for implementing

educational programs and instructions;
A teacher shall not be absent from duty
from official duties;
A teacher shall respect collective
agreements entered into between the
employer and the union;
 (b) A teacher and an educational Institution
Cont….
 A teacher shall not advance political interest;

 A teacher shall not conduct personal business in an educational

institution that undermines a teachers professionalism
 A Teacher and fellow teacher

 Respect a fellow teacher in both formal and informal

contacts;
 Shall hand over duties where there is need;
 Shall not engage in plagiarism;
 Resolve disputes with fellow teachers amicably

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 A teacher and learner

 respect a learners rights and dignity

Not discriminate against the learner
Put in place reasonable measures to accommodate
learners with special needs
Maintain appropriate acceptable relationship with
learners

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 A teacher and learner

 Shall not disclose information about a learner given

in confidence except:
a) As required by the law

b) In the interest of a learner, parent or public.

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 A teacher and learner cont…..

 Shall exercise discipline over a learner in a just and

fair manner;
Shall not humiliate, threaten, intimidate, harass or
blackmail a learner
Shall not aid or abet a learner in corruption
Shall not accept gifts, favours or additional
compensation that might influence the teachers
professional decisions
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 A teacher and Parent

 Show curtesy and respect to a parent

Communicate all affairs of a learner to a parent
timely
Encourage a parent to participate in the activities of
an education institution when called upon.

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 A teacher and Society

 Participate in the development of the teacher’s

immediate and wider community

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 CONCLUSION

The Code of Ethics for teachers is read side by side

with the Code of Ethics for the Public Service.
Teachers are encouraged to read the code and abide
by it.

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Thank you for your attention!