Unit 12: Professional Development and Ethical Growth

5. Developing an Ethical Decision-Making Framework

Teachers often face ambiguous situations. An ethical framework helps navigate complexity. A useful model might include:
1.     Recognise the ethical issue.
2.     Gather relevant facts and perspectives.
3.     Consider duties and consequences.
4.     Explore alternatives and consult others.
5.     Make a decision and reflect on outcomes.
💡 Example: You discover that a colleague has been sharing student data informally. What steps would your framework guide you to take?