Code of Ethics for the Teaching Profession

Teaching is a noble profession that plays an essential role in the development and progress of society. The teacher is a fundamental pillar of the educational system and carries a sacred mission: to educate future generations. As such, they are bound by a moral commitment in the performance of their duties and in their relationships with others.

This code defines the principles of that commitment, which every teacher strives to uphold in order to preserve the dignity and moral values of the teaching profession. It should be noted that the term “teacher” used in this code refers to all individuals engaged in educational roles, whether pedagogical, administrative, or technical.

Teacher’s Commitments

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1. Ethical Duties of the Teacher Toward the Profession

  1. The teacher presents their qualifications and experience honestly and transparently.
  2. They take pride in their profession and strive to preserve their own dignity as well as that of the teaching profession.
  3. They serve as a positive role model and a source of inspiration for their students.
  4. They demonstrate integrity and loyalty in the performance of their duties.
  5. They refrain from accepting gifts from students or their parents.
  6. They avoid obtaining any undue benefit from their professional position.
  7. They commit to continuous personal and professional development to enhance their skills and advance their profession.

2. Ethical Duties of the Teacher Toward Students

  1. They strive to support each student’s full development to the best of their abilities.
  2. They create a learning environment conducive to the acquisition of noble values.
  3. They promote the moral values instilled by the family as well as religious and social institutions.
  4. They respect the student, treat them with fairness, objectivity, and compassion, and protect their privacy.
  5. They encourage students to pursue lifelong learning.
  6. They teach students to respect both public and private property.
  7. They reject all forms of violence, coercion, or exploitation in their interactions with students.

3. Ethical Duties of the Teacher Toward Parents

  1. They collaborate with parents to promote the student’s educational success.
  2. They maintain honesty, transparency, respect, and integrity in their communication with parents.
  3. They respect parents’ privacy and protect the confidentiality of their information.
  4. They involve parents in making sound decisions concerning the student.
  5. They provide parents with the necessary information regarding their child’s academic progress and performance.

4. Ethical Duties of the Teacher Toward Society

  1. Through their work, they contribute to the development and advancement of society.
  2. They link their teaching to the culture, values, and aspirations of the community.
  3. They respond constructively to social changes in ways that benefit both education and society.
  4. They give due attention to environmental protection and encourage their students to do the same.