SELF-STUDY: Ethics for Education Professionals (5 clock hours)
“As teachers, we play a very important role in the lives of children. It is, therefore, critical that we can step outside of our busy schedules and reflect on every day issues.“
With the advent of the internet and smart phones, it’s easy for boundaries to become blurred. In the […]
What should my Policy on Accepting Gifts from Students be?
Giving and receiving gifts can be gestures of kindness and support. We as teachers are professionals and must strive to discern the ethical aspects of gifts carefully and wisely.
Sometimes it is better to humbly accept a gift than to refuse it, especially if refusing would offend someone. Children thrill in giving hand-made drawings, cards […]
