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
[Link] 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!
