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Topic 3: Issues of Ethics and Integrity Teacher

Tutorial 3: Discuss the issue of ethical practices among educators

1) Teachers' politeness

Politeness or etiquette is the practice, custom or habit that occurs in the community. A teacher who practices politeness will show courtesy or etiquette in their lives. Based on current developments in the teaching profession, politeness can be divided into three, namely; Politeness in dressingPoliteness in behaviourPoliteness in speakingQuestions:Why is it important to the teachers?Why do teachers need to know about it?Explain on the politeness in dressing, behaviour and speaking.Give examples based on your experiences.

Group 1

i. Why is it important to the teachers? Role model Image (positive character) Show professionalism Identity of a teacherii. Why do teachers need to know about it? Effect the environment of teaching and learning Build a good rapport with students and school To model a way of dressing, behaviour and speaking

iii. Explain on the politeness in dressing, behaviour and speaking. Dressing Suitability Etiquette of dressing (not sexually attractive) Behaviour Positive behaviour Speaking In a polite way Think before speak Not speak about sensitive issue Enhance soft skilliv. Give examples based on your experiences. Not punctual Laissez Faire Racist (hatred speech)



2) Caring teachers

Caring can be defined as a feeling of concern of others. Caring approach is one of the approaches that can be used in the teaching of Moral Education in schools. Every teacher should apply this approach in facing students in the classroom. There are four main components of this approach to improve teaching;ModellingDialoguePracticeCertainty Questions:Why is it important to the teachers?Why do teachers need to know about it?Explain the four main components of caring approach. Give examples based on your experiences.

Group 2

i. Why is it important to the teachers? Need to know how to behave Role model- become holistic individuals Shape the behaviour of studentsii. Why do teachers need to know about it? Understand students' needs Teacher shows good attitude, dress neatly Teacher shows good respect & friendly Give acknowledgement to the students (birthday, children's day, festivals)iii. Explain the four main components of caring approach. Modelling Teacher shows how they care for the students Teacher's behaviour will become a good role model Dialogue 2 ways of communication A good communication will increase the students' involvement in the classroom Practice How teacher shows their love Certainty Effective communication with the students Appreciate the student's achievementiv. Give examples based on your experiences. Teacher wears a proper attire to the school Celebrate the student's birthday



3) Teachers appearance

Teachers' appearance plays a role because it can affect the teaching and learning environment. Appearances of the teachers always grab the students' attention. There are several factors that affect the appearances of the teachers. EducationExperienceEnvironment Questions:Why is it important to the teachers?Why do teachers need to know about it?Explain on the factors that affect the appearances of the teachers.Give examples based on your experiences.

Group 3

i. Why is it important to the teachers? Could grab students' attention Gain and build communities' trust towards the teaching profession

ii. Why do teachers need to know about it? Could affect the teacher's teaching and learning in classroom Shows the professional image of an educator Could affect other people's judgement/first impression on teacher's charactersiii. Explain on the factors that affect the appearances of the teachers. Education Teachers who are brought up from a family who prioritise the importance of maintaining good image will affect the appearance of teachers Experience Teachers who have a wide experiences know how to dress up properly for the teaching profession and for the students Environment Social culture Social mediaiv. Give examples based on your experiences. A compliment from the headmaster and students


Tutorial 3:Discuss the issue of ethical practices among educators

4) Business in school

There are many teachers who do their business either in the form of MLM or selling directly in schools. Many teachers that involved in MLM now earn a lot of money. Their actions are not only ignoring the responsibilities entrusted, but also against the teaching ethic that has been set. The question is, do the teachers' pay is not enough until they had to do business in school?Questions:What are its effects to the school, teachers and students?Why do teachers need to know about the consequences?What are the factors that causes teachers do business in school?Give examples based on your experiences.

Group 4

i. What are its effects to the school, teachers and students? School Neglect responsibilities Teachers Disturb the instructional time ( teaching and learning) Students Left out in their learningii. Why do teachers need to know about the consequences? So that teacher's teaching and learning will not be disturbed/interrupted Aware of their responsibilities as a teacher So that students will not be left out in their learning To protect teacher's ethicsiii. What are the factors that causes teachers do business in school? Not enough income High living expenses Hobbies Part time support Support family High demandiv. Give examples based on your experiences. Avon, shawl, perfume, cake



5) Most teachers nowadays are complaining that they are too busy and not be able to concentrate on their teaching in the classroom. Is it whether they are really busy or because they cannot manage their time well? Time management skills are very important because the teachers will probably spend a lot of time to do other activities. Questions:Why is it important to the teachers?Why do teachers need to know about it?How do teachers manage their time?Give examples based on your experiences. Time management

Group 5i. Why is it important to the teachers? Reducing stress Reducing workloads More time to do other activities such as time for family, friends, leisure Increase the concentration in teaching Enough sleep/restii. Why do teachers need to know about it? Ensure that time is use wisely Less complaining Systematic & organised in their works Students will not be abandon & they feel valuable No last minuteiii. How do teachers manage their time? Timetable Prepare schedule Making your important works as your priority compared to less important works Set reminder Checklist iv. Give examples based on your experiences. Internship Action research Projects Teaching Meet the lecturer/supervisor

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