Unit 12: Professional Development and Ethical Growth
Conditions d’achèvement
Unit 12 focuses on the ethical dimensions of professional development and the ongoing growth of educators throughout their careers. It highlights self-reflection as a core ethical practice that allows teachers to evaluate their actions and align them with professional values. The unit explores the responsibilities involved in mentoring, building collegial relationships, and participating in professional learning communities that support ethical discourse. Emphasizing the moral imperative of lifelong learning, it encourages educators to commit to continuous improvement and ethical decision-making as essential elements of responsible teaching.
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?
