Prompt #2 Defining Ethics

By: Maddie Bosky

“The educator, believing in the worth and dignity of each human being, recognizes the supreme importance of the pursuit of truth, devotion to excellence, and the nurture of the democratic principles. Essential to these goals is the protection of freedom to learn and to teach and the guarantee of equal educational opportunity for all. The educator accepts the responsibility to adhere to the highest ethical standards.” (Association, National Education)

After reading the national education code of ethics it makes me very satisfied with my decision to become a teacher. It is very important that I have the ability to see the worth of each and every human being. Out of everything I hope to become an educator that understands the importance of the pursuit of truth and devotion. To me, ethics are what truly defines a person, and if that is the case I hope to be defined as a teacher who achieves each standard I am held to.

Education careers have been in a rapid downfall over the past few years. People have a reality in their head that educators take the easy way out and are actually not invested to the children. I believe people can commonly understand the ethics educators are expected to uphold. They are very similar to the ethics any person who works with others should expect. On the other hand, I do not think most people agree with the ethics teachers are supposed to be held to and the ethics they hold. Growing up in a household of educators I have heard and seen first hand the nasty comments people make about our education system. In today’s society, it is very easy to push blame onto others, which is why I believe teachers take the most criticism of every career.

The reputation teachers withhold really vary from person to person. I can honestly say I have had some of the greatest most intellectual teachers, and some of the absolute worst. A Lot of the education system depends on how much effort each individual wants to put in, but also how each student learns the best. I hope to become a teacher that can adjust to each and every student's need. Every student deserve to feel important and shown interest in. This will definitely impact the way I run my classroom, nothing is more important to me that respecting each and every student.