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Background
Part of becoming a mature profession is the development of a consensus on the body of knowledge and on a code of ethics. The profession of adult education is distinct in its mission and requires a unique code of ethics. Rather than waiting for a self-appointed expert to declare a fully formed code, adult educators around the world can contribute to this code.Related Links
- Personal Code of Ethics (and Adult Education Philosophy) by Edward J. VanBeers, II
- Code of Ethics – Education Profession Principles of Professional Conduct for the Education Profession in Florida
- Center for the Study of Ethics in the Professions (Index by Professional Category)
Code of Ethics (Draft)
The basis for this draft is the code of ethics text from Am. Assoc. of Educators.
PRINCIPLE I: Ethical Conduct Toward Students
The professional adult educator accepts personal responsibility for teaching adults. Nevertheless, we believe all educators are obligated to help foster civic virtues such as integrity, diligence, responsibility, cooperation, loyalty, fidelity, and respect-for the law, for human life, for others, and for self.The professional adult educator, in accepting his or her position of public trust, measures success not only by the progress of each student toward realization of his or her personal potential, but also as a citizen of the greater community of the republic.
1. The professional adult educator does not intentionally expose a student to disparagement.
2. The professional adult educator does not reveal confidential information concerning students, unless required by law.
3. The professional adult educator makes a constructive effort to protect the student from conditions detrimental to learning, health, or safety.
4. The professional adult educator endeavors to present facts without distortion, bias, or personal prejudice.
PRINCIPLE II: Ethical Conduct toward Professional Colleagues and Self
The professional adult educator assumes responsibility and accountability for his or her performance and continually strives to demonstrate competence.The professional adult educator endeavors to maintain the dignity of the profession by respecting and obeying the law, and by demonstrating personal integrity.
The professional adult educator, in exemplifying ethical relations with colleagues, accords just and equitable treatment to all members of the profession.
1. The professional adult educator applies for, accepts, or assigns a position or a responsibility on the basis of professional qualifications, and adheres to the terms of a contract or appointment.
2. The professional adult educator maintains sound mental health, physical stamina, and social prudence necessary to perform the duties of any professional assignment.
3. The professional adult educator continues professional growth.
4. The professional adult educator complies with written local school policies and applicable laws and regulations that are not in conflict with this code of ethics.
5. The professional adult educator does not intentionally misrepresent official policies of the school or educational organizations, and clearly distinguishes those views from his or her own personal opinions.
6. The professional adult educator honestly accounts for all funds committed to his or her charge.
7. The professional adult educator does not use institutional or professional privileges for personal or partisan advantage.
8. The professional adult educator does not reveal confidential information concerning colleagues unless required by law.
9. The professional adult educator does not willfully make false statements about a colleague or the school system.
10. The professional adult educator does not interfere with a colleague's freedom of choice, and works to eliminate coercion that forces educators to support actions and ideologies that violate individual professional integrity.
PRINCIPLE III: Ethical Conduct toward Community and Society
The professional adult educator pledges to protect public sovereignty over public education and private control of private education.1. The professional adult educator has a responsibility to the community and society.
2. The professional adult educator endeavors to understand and respect the values and traditions of the diverse cultures represented in the community and in his or her classroom.
3. The professional adult educator manifests a positive and active role in school/community relations.
Outstanding Questions
- how about student/instructor relationships?
- course content?
- past, present, and future of teaching would have to be considered
- something in there that would relate to what we can teach
Other notes:
treat everyone the same equality
honesty
loyalty
integrity
commitment to learning
respect all respect between teacher and student include cultural connections
consider all external and internal factors culture, integrity, feelings, outside influence
In terms of student/instructor relationships, they should be professional, I would look at formal education organizations as a model
