Résumé de section

  • This unit lays the groundwork for understanding ethical principles in the educational context. It introduces key definitions and distinctions between ethics and deontology, emphasizing their importance in guiding professional behavior. Learners will explore the historical development of ethics in education and examine major ethical frameworks — including virtue ethics, consequentialism, and deontology — that influence decision-making in teaching. The unit also highlights how ethical understanding contributes to shaping teachers’ professional identity, responsibilities, and daily practice.