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.
7. Summary Table
Ethical Area |
Professional Responsibility |
Self-reflection |
Regularly examine and improve teaching practices |
Mentoring and collegiality |
Foster respectful, supportive professional relations |
PLC participation |
Engage in ethical dialogue and shared inquiry |
Decision-making |
Apply a transparent, reflective framework |
Lifelong learning |
Commit to ongoing growth for the benefit of learners |