Code of Ethics

Teaching is a vital profession with far-reaching effects.
Ethically, it rests on the primary moral values of justice, respect and responsible care.

Members of the Western Australian College of Teaching, in their position of trust, demonstrate:

Commitment to students by	Commitment to educational partners by	Commitment to our profession by

Treating students with fairness and dignity Respecting their diversity of backgrounds and aptitudes Promoting essential knowledge, skills and values through quality teaching, and encouraging life long learning Acting in the best interests of the physical, emotional, social and intellectual well being of students	Developing educational partnerships with parents and carers Collaborating with colleagues and other professionals in the best interests of our students Building collaborative links for learning with the wider community	Acting with professional integrity Maintaining and developing our professional practice Valuing collegiality and an open and reflective professional culture Supporting colleagues new to the profession Seeking to enhance the status of the profession

The purposes of the Code are to:

Identify the ethical responsibilities and commitments of the teaching profession

Guide ethical decisions and actions and inspire professional excellence

Promote public confidence in our profession

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