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.
1. Introduction
Ethical
growth in teaching does not end with classroom practice—it is an evolving
journey that encompasses reflection, collegial relationships, and a commitment
to continuous improvement. Professional development grounded in ethics helps
educators make principled decisions, nurture respectful collaborations, and
remain responsive to the changing needs of learners and society.
