Just like in a school leader, ethical qualities are also much expected from a teacher who is the catalyst of the learner’s character.
Being an ethical teacher, he/she has to uphold the following desirable traits:
Integrity. This may suggest that a teacher must project honesty, truthfulness or uprightness in his/her personal and professional undertakings. The way he/she executes himself/herself in terms of actions may be seen by the young people around that is way he/she must be a great epitome of this trait.
Fairness. A teacher must be fair in dealing with superiors, peers, students, parents and with the other fellowmen. Moreover, he/she must be objective or impartial in treating people and in making decisions. By being fair, the mirror of an ethical teacher will be reflected.
Transparency. Whether in terms of financial and scholastic matters in schools, the teacher should be an icon of transparency. He/she should clearly state and declare the matters which concern the people around. He/she should have clarity in presenting all pertinent documents that are important to the stakeholders.
Compassion. A teacher must act as a second parent to the learner most especially in times of difficulty, trouble or mistake. He/she should exert his/her best understanding whenever the child commits mistakes and would lead him/her to rectify those errors. The teacher should anticipate human weaknesses and help in transforming those weaknesses into strengths.
Trustworthy.A teacher must be a shoulder to cry on and a person to lean on. A child may confide problems and can tell aspirations. A person of trust is someone who can make one’s life secured and be away from harm. A teacher must be somebody who could give total comfort and be free from anxiety.
Righteous. Being good or moral is something that is well-anticipated from a teacher. Doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong is the best thing to do in the words and in the actions of a teacher. The people around see them and they emulate the goodness in a teacher.
These are the best qualities that teachers must apply and live with in order to be a good leader in the classroom or in school.
By: Mrs.Emercita S. Layug | Teacher 1 | Tucop Elementary School | Dinalupihan, Bataan
