TEACHERS’ CODE OF ETHICS St Benedict College Ħal Għaxaq Primary School
5. The teacher shall respect the professional standing and opinions of his/her colleagues and shall maintain in his/her relations with them the highest standards of professional courtesy. 6. The teacher shall be prepared to help in all possible ways junior colleagues and those in training. 7. The teacher shall accept the authority of senior professional colleagues while retaining the right to express professional opinion.
1. The teacher shall recognize that each child is an individual and that children can differ in what is required for the promotion of their education. 2. The teacher shall recognize that s/he should work with parents to promote the welfare of pupils. Particularly by consulting and involving parents, whenever this is desirable. 3. The teacher shall not use professional relationships with pupils for private advantage. 4. The teacher shall not disclose information about pupils obtained in the course of professional service unless such disclosure serves a compelling professional purpose or as required by law.
8. It shall not be correct for any senior professional colleague or any teacher to censure other teachers or to criticize their work in the hearing of pupils and/or the general public.
9. Senior professional colleagues shall give a teacher all support and help that is in their power to make the teacher’s work effective, consult and inform him/her on matters affecting his/her work and treat him/her with justice and dignity, not least when it becomes necessary in the interest of pupils and other colleagues to attain greater efficiency and more ethical professional behaviour. 10. Teachers are expected to present a good example to their pupils.
At St Benedict College Ħal Għaxaq Primary School, we strive to keep our standards high!
Effective Classroom Style In developing your style, it might help you to consider the following points:
Try to be as well organised and efficient as you can;
Show by your manner that you are looking forward to teaching the class and that you do not expect any problems;
Make clear to the class what is expected and valued;
Praise good work;
Review the balance between your positive and negative comments about pupils’ work and behaviour;
Always be vigilant – never ignore misbehaviour or it will get worse; Use bold gestures and positive facial expressions to reinforce your style of teaching; A calm, relaxed facial expression is characteristic of an effective teacher; Resist any temptation to use physical contact as a means of controlling disobedience or unruly pupils;
Lesson Preparation While preparing lessons it would be good to consider the following points: i.
level of the pupil’s attainment? ii.
How can you create ways of adding value to the pupils’ education?
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What Assessment for Learning strategies will you use?
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What are your remedial plans?
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How will you share the learning
Be sure to control your anger by dealing with pupils in a positive and assertive manner.
What added value are you giving to the
objectives with your pupils? vi.
What adaptations need to be carried out to reach every single child in class?
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DRESS CODE As a person whom pupils look up to, you should dress as befits the dignity of your profession. You are expected to present an example to your pupils through the way you dress. Strapless or low cut, revealing tops; sleeveless shirts or tops; tube tops; tight clothes; short dresses or skirts; and any type of revealing clothing not adhering to the normal standards of decency will not be permitted. Any see-through material is not permitted. Tattoos must be covered. Please use good judgement. Teachers should consult the school’s dress code when in doubt.
HOMEWORK & STUDY Regular, effective homework is an essential part of school work for all pupils. Homework should consolidate the work done at school. Teachers should consult the school’s homework policy when in doubt.
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Be punctual and give a full day’s work; Be prepared for all lessons; Keep all students occupied and interested; Mark all work constructively; Monitor students’ progress and keep an accurate record of it; Access the Ministry of Education’s website, the official school’s website, the provided email account and other relevant websites regularly as these keep you informed about latest developments taking place.
Be positive in thoughts, in words and in action
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Email: sbc.ghaxaq.pr@gov.mt