PROFESSIONAL ETHICS IN EDUCATION - Face to Face

Outcomes of Workshop

This workshop will enable you to:

• Be able to discuss and describe ethics using different definitions and interpretations
• Understand how ethical behaviour is influenced by a variety of contexts
• Have an understanding of how vices can lead to unethical behaviours
• See how legal activities and some laws can also lead to unethical behaviour
• Know how difficult it can sometimes be to make the correct ethical choice when confronted by ethical dilemmas
• Realise that there are always consequences when deciding to act ethically or unethically
• Have an understanding of how descriptors of the IQMS help teachers to make ethical decisions daily as part of their teaching practice
• Know the responsibility of acting when you see or experience unethical behaviour
• Be able to reflect on your own values and the way they help you to make ethical decisions

Target Audience

Target audience: Grades 1– 12 teachers, DHs, principals, deputy principals and SESs

Duration: Half day

SACE PD Points:

5