EDCI

Code of Ethics

A set of fundamental principles, values, and guidelines that govern ethical behavior within a profession. It establishes standards for professional conduct and decision-making, and reflects the commitment of educators to provide a safe and respectful learning environment. Adherence to a Code of Ethics promotes accountability, integrity, and fairness in interactions with students, colleagues, and the community, ensuring all educational practices align with ethical principles.

Teacher-Student Boundaries

Appropriate physical, emotional, and professional limits maintained by teachers to foster a safe and effective learning environment.

Parameter

Rules, expectations, or guidelines that shape behavior, activities, or outcomes.

Profession Boundary

Ethical and social limits maintained by professionals in their relationships with students.

Unintentional Boundary

When a teacher unknowingly crosses a boundary without intending harm, often due to lack of awareness.

Intentional Boundary

Clear limits or guidelines set by teachers in their interactions with students to maintain professionalism.

Social Media Guidelines

Rules or recommendations for educators regarding their use of social media and interaction with students.

Digital Tattoo

The permanent or long-lasting record of a person's online presence.

Goal of the TX Teacher Code of Ethics

To ensure educators maintain professional and ethical standards, promoting trust and responsibility.

Educators Responsibilities

Duties teachers have to ensure a safe, respectful, and effective learning environment.

Consequences of Actions

Outcomes that follow from an educator's decisions and behavior.

Ethical Behavior

Making morally sound decisions that are consistent with professional standards.

Unethical Behavior

Actions that violate professional or societal standards of conduct.

TX Teacher Standards

A set of professional expectations and guidelines defining effective teaching practices.

Disciplinary Action

A reprimand or action in response to misconduct or inadequate performance.

FERPA

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act that protects student and family rights and privacy.

TEKS

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills that outline expectations for student knowledge and skills.

Anger Management

Strategies to control anger, such as counting to 20 before responding.

De-escalating Behavior

Techniques to calm a situation and manage challenging student behaviors.

Learning Standards

Descriptions that state what students should know or be able to do.

Strands

Categories that group similar topics in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).

Standard 1

Instructional Planning and Delivery

Standard 2:

Knowledge of Students and Student Learning

Standard 3:

Content Knowledge and Expertise

Standard 5:

Data driven practice

Standard 6

Professional practices and responsibilities

A A teacher should differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs of students.

True

Teachers are responsible for creating a safe and respectful classroom environment.

True

A teacher should only focus on teaching the content, not on the social and emotional well-being of students.

False

It is acceptable for a teacher to ignore the needs of students with disabilities if it’s too difficult to provide accommodations.

False

A teacher is not required to reflect on their own teaching practices after each lesson.

False