Applying the Code of Ethics

  Assignment Instructions

As you have learned in this course, teachers serve as role models and your conduct, both on and off the job, can significantly impact your professional image. In this project, you are to read each scenario and answer the questions that follow. Your answers should be written in paragraph form and the overall project should not exceed two to three pages.

 It is highly recommended that you use the Grading Rubric guide.

 You will be graded on the following criteria:

1. Identification of the behavior
2. Standard cited
3. A justification for your responses
4. Alternative behavior
5. Spelling and grammar

Here is a copy of the North Carolina Standards of Professional Conduct.  

STEPS

Select either the Elementary Ethical Dilemmas or the Secondary Ethical Dilemmas to respond. ***Do not complete both Dilemmas

For each scenario, you are to write a short paragraph that will:

Identify the ethical behavior/dilemma

Cite the standard of professional behavior from the Code of Ethics the action violates using the number, letter and roman numeral where appropriate

Provide justification for your selection of the standard

Describe an alternate behavior that is detailed and appropriate to take in that situation

Use professional language, spelling, and grammar