Read the Code of Professional Ethics. Identify one characteristic and reflect on why you consider it critical.

[glacimarum6026]

Dress Code… An educator should always look presentable at all times. This will also enhance the dignity and status of the teaching profession. As educators we are public figures and somehow the role models to our learners so how we appear publicly matters most.

[hmalat3506]

Dress code is a very critical aspect. Teachers should be given opportunities to attend seminars/conferences that spark the issue of dress code, and it should be done frequently so.

[rudzamudau4170]

Integrity

which is entails honesty, fairness and transparency in all professional interaction. i consider integrity critical because it forms the foundation of trust between the teacher and their learners , parents , colleagues and the broader school community. upholding integrity ensures that decisions are made in the best interest of learners fostering a safe and ethical learning

[linamakwe1652]

Enforceability

It is vital that all the educators registered with the South African Council for educators should adhere to all the laws stipulated in SACE. SACE must ensure that these laws are enforceable and educators must practice and implement them in a positive way. Should there be any disobedience, the law must take its course or drastic measures must be taken so that all the relevant stakeholders in the education system should see that SACE is functional. The characteristic is important because all the educators are obliged to abide by the rules and regulations that are applicable in SACE. If all the educators abide by the rules and regulations in SACE, all schools will produce quality education and durable sterling leaders who will showcase quality leadership in their various fields of work.

[melidmatla2836]

Dressing code

Professional dressing code add to teaching and learning environment in a classroom

Teachers must be presentable for learners to take the seriously and learn a lot from them

[bettyngove6778]

I consider critical in maintaining professional relationships with learners, colleagues and parents.This characteristic is essential because it fosters a positive learning environment and promotes mutual respect. As a teacher, how we engage with others directly influences the school culture and learners’ outcomes. Upholding this standard ensures that professional boundaries are respected, and it sets an example of ethical conduct for learners. It is also vital for resolving conflicts constructively and maintaining a collaborative workplace.

[rhukarebec4071]

Integrity.

Under the umbrella that Integrity entails, i choose honesty, i believe honesty is the key to empowering future leaders, if you are honest with yourself and the passion you have for teaching then you are into giving leaners the correct information and make sure there is no cheating, no plagiarism practiced by the students which is critical for the future leaders of the country.

[mpolachauk4642]

I think as a teacher is good to be professional competent. To stay updated on subject matter and teaching methods in order to provide high-quality instruction.

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[talifndou9713]

There is a high trend of filming learners and posting videos and pictures on social media, Educators should be mindful of their actions and their consequences as well as taking note of POPIA Act.

[tshifnemak2017]

Effective communication with can help build trust, create a positive learning environment and improve learners understanding

tips

be clear- using simple language

be proactive- remind leaners of due dates and repeat important information

listen actively- pay attention

[mmatlsemen6678]

I strongly agree,the way teachers dress has an impact on how the learner’s behave around you.

[mmatlsemen6678]

I think as a teacher is good to be professional competent. To stay updated on subject matter and teaching methods in order to provide high-quality instruction.

[liesbshiba8320]

professional dress code that is not revealing and not tight should be enforced more especially between female teachers since male adolescents learners get sexually stimulated easily by visual sense and this can lead to disturbance to concentration. Lack of concentration will lead to poor performance in class and grades. also female learners should adhere to school uniform professionally so, discouraging short skirts which reveals their thighs. Therefore dresses should be about knee level

[constmukwe2096]

Dressing code is very important as it give one respect from learners,teachers, parents and other stake holders.

[moniksinye2871]

Dressing code is very important as it has negative impact on children ,parents and colleagues if one dresses inappropriate.