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Developing Training Programmes for Qualified Teachers to Teach in Prisons

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Code of Ethics Code of Ethics for Teachers for Teachers teaching in teaching in prisonprison

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Code of Ethics



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Code of Ethics 1. INTRODUCTION1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. Overview of the unit and 1.1. Overview of the unit and relevance to the courserelevance to the course

1.2.1.2. General objectives of this General objectives of this modulemodule

1.3. Content: Code of Ethics for 1.3. Content: Code of Ethics for teachers teaching in prisonteachers teaching in prison



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Code of Ethics 1. INTRODUCTION1. INTRODUCTION

1.1.Overview of the unit and relevance to 1.1.Overview of the unit and relevance to the coursethe course

The preparation of teachers should take account of ethics, especially those dealing with education.

Teachers are often faced with specific situations which are not addressed in any Code of Ethics. For many issues there are often no pre-determined rules.

Teacher ethical attitudes are important also because they are models for the students.



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1.2. General objectives of this module1.2. General objectives of this module

To make teachers conscious of the need to identify professional teaching standards and ethical principles..

To develop teachers' awareness of ethical challenges faced by them as professionals.

To enable teachers to reflect not only on their duties as professionals, but to consider them specially in the context of prisons.



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Ethics for Teachers…Ethics for Teachers…

“ …speaks to the core values of the profession…”



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“It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.”

Albert Einstein

““A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.” Henry Brooks Adams



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Code of Ethics Principles all teachers Principles all teachers

should follow:should follow:

Belief in the worth and dignity of each person

Devotion to truth Devotion to excellence Devotion to democratic principles



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Code of Ethics Essential to these principles...Essential to these principles...

Freedom to learn

Freedom to teach

Equal opportunity for all



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1.3. Content: Code of Ethics for teachers 1.3. Content: Code of Ethics for teachers teaching in prisonteaching in prison

In order to reflect on the duties as professionals in the special context of prisons, it is very important to know well the rules of this context: the new prison rules



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Code of Ethics New Prison Rules (Council of Europe, January 11, 2006

Art. 28, about Prison Education)

28.1 Every prison shall seek to provide all prisoners with access to educational programmes which are as comprehensive as possible and which meet their individual needs while taking into account their aspirations

28.2 Priority shall be given to prisoners with literacy and numeracy needs and those who lack basic or vocational education.

28.3 Particular attention shall be paid to the

education of young prisoners and those with special needs.



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28.4 Education shall have no less a status than work within the prison regime and prisoners shall not be disadvantaged financially or otherwise by taking part in education.

28.5 Every institution shall have a library for the use of all prisoners, adequately stocked with a wide range of both recreational and educational resources, books and other media.



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28.6 Wherever possible, the prison library should be organised in co-operation with community library services.

28.7 As far as practicable, the education of

prisoners shall: a. be integrated with the educational and

vocational training system of the country so that after their release they may continue their education and vocational training without difficulty; and

b. take place under the auspices of external educational institutions.



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A Code of Ethics for teachers…A Code of Ethics for teachers…

After a comparative study of a series of Ethical Codes, it was decided to present as a proposal of a Code of Ethics, the

New York State Code of Ethics for Educators prepared by the New York State Professional Standards and Practices Board for Teaching and the New York State Education Department 2003



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Code of Ethics A code of ethics: A code of ethics:

New York State Code of Ethics for EducatorsNew York State Code of Ethics for Educators Statement of Purpose: The Code of Ethics is a public statement by educators

that sets clear expectations and principles to guide practice and inspire professional excellence. Educators believe a commonly held set of principles can assist in the individual exercise of professional judgment.

This Code speaks to the core values of the profession. "Educator" as used throughout means all educators

serving New York schools in positions requiring a certificate, including classroom teachers, school leaders and pupil personnel service providers.



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Code of Ethics Principle 1: Educators nurture the intellectual, Principle 1: Educators nurture the intellectual,

physical, emotional, social, and civic potential of physical, emotional, social, and civic potential of each studenteach student

Educators promote growth in all students through the integration of intellectual, physical, emotional, social and civic learning.

They respect the inherent dignity and worth of each individual.

Educators help students to value their own identity, learn more about their cultural heritage, and practice social and civic responsibilities.

They help students to reflect on their own learning and connect it to their life experience.



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Code of Ethics Principle 1: Educators nurture the intellectual, Principle 1: Educators nurture the intellectual,

physical, emotional, social, and civic potential of physical, emotional, social, and civic potential of each student (cont.)each student (cont.)

They engage students in activities that encourage diverse approaches and solutions to issues, while providing a range of ways for students to demonstrate their abilities and learning.

They foster the development of students who can analyze, synthesize, evaluate and communicate information effectively.



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Code of Ethics Principle 2: Educators create, support, and Principle 2: Educators create, support, and

maintain challenging learning environments maintain challenging learning environments for allfor all

Educators apply their professional knowledge to promote student learning.

They know the curriculum and utilize a range of strategies and assessments to address differences.

Educators develop and implement programs based upon a strong understanding of human development and learning theory.

They support a challenging learning environment.



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Code of Ethics Principle 2: Educators create, support, and Principle 2: Educators create, support, and

maintain challenging learning environments maintain challenging learning environments for all (cont.) for all (cont.)

They advocate for necessary resources to teach to higher levels of learning.

They establish and maintain clear standards of behavior and civility.

Educators are role models, displaying the habits of mind and work necessary to develop and apply knowledge while simultaneously displaying a curiosity and enthusiasm for learning.

They invite students to become active, inquisitive, and discerning individuals who reflect upon and monitor their own learning.



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Code of Ethics Principle 3: Educators commit to their own Principle 3: Educators commit to their own

learning inlearning in order to develop their practiceorder to develop their practice Educators recognize that professional knowledge

and development are the foundations of their practice. They know their subject matter, and they understand how students learn.

Educators respect the reciprocal nature of learning between educators and students. They engage in a variety of individual and collaborative learning experiences essential to develop professionally and to promote student learning.

They draw on and contribute to various forms of educational research to improve their own practice.



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Code of Ethics Principle 4: Educators collaborate with Principle 4: Educators collaborate with

colleagues and other professionals in the colleagues and other professionals in the interest of student learninginterest of student learning

Educators encourage and support their colleagues to build and maintain high standards.

They participate in decisions regarding curriculum, instruction and assessment designs, and they share responsibility for the governance of schools.

They cooperate with community agencies in using resources and building comprehensive services in support of students.



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Code of Ethics Principle 4: Educators collaborate with Principle 4: Educators collaborate with

colleagues and other professionals in the colleagues and other professionals in the interest of student learning (cont.)interest of student learning (cont.)

Educators respect fellow professionals and believe that all have the right to teach and learn in a professional and supportive environment.

They participate in the preparation and induction of new educators and in professional development for all staff.



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Educators partner with parents and other members of the community to enhance school programs and to promote student learning. They also recognize how cultural and linguistic heritage, gender, family and community shape experience and learning. Educators respect the private nature of the special knowledge they have about students and their families and use that knowledge only in the students' best interests. They advocate for fair opportunity for all children.

Principle 5: Educators collaborate with parents Principle 5: Educators collaborate with parents and community, building trust and respecting and community, building trust and respecting

confidentialityconfidentiality



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Educators recognize the obligations of the trust placed in them. They share the responsibility for understanding what is known, pursuing further knowledge, contributing to the generation of knowledge, and translating knowledge into comprehensible forms. They help students understand that knowledge is often complex and sometimes paradoxical. Educators are confidantes, mentors and advocates for their students' growth and development. As models for youth and the public, they embody intellectual honesty, diplomacy, tact and fairness.

Principle 6: Educators advance the intellectual Principle 6: Educators advance the intellectual and ethical foundation of the learning and ethical foundation of the learning

communitycommunity



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Code of Ethics 1.4.1.4. Methodological guidelines and Methodological guidelines and

assessmentassessment

The accomplishment of this unit will require participants' involvement in group sessions and classroom activities.

Participants are expected to conduct some work on their own and/or collaboratively.



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assessment (cont.)assessment (cont.)

Group work: participants work in groups of ¾.

(a) Groups analyse the Code of Ethics and Prison Rules and reflect on possible limitations of the Code and what should be changed to adapt it to Prison Education

(b) Based on professional experience, groups reflect on cases where they should apply some aspect of the Code.

(c) They prepare a report to the whole group. (1 hour)



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assessment (cont.)assessment (cont.)

Group Discussion and conclusions: The pairs report their conclusions to the

whole group and together they write a new Code adapted to Teaching in Prison in Europe (1 hour).



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11 - Commitment to Students - Commitment to Students

22 - Commitment to Challenging learning - Commitment to Challenging learning environments for allenvironments for all

33 - Commitment to Continued learning - Commitment to Continued learning

44 - Commitment to Colleagues and - Commitment to Colleagues and other professionalsother professionals

55 - Commitment to Community - Commitment to Community 66 - Commitment to Intellectual and - Commitment to Intellectual and

ethical foundationethical foundation

Code of Ethics for Teachers Code of Ethics for Teachers teaching in prison?teaching in prison?



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Code of Ethics 1. Commitment to Students1. Commitment to Students

Educators should nurture the intellectual, Educators should nurture the intellectual, physical, emotional, social, and civicphysical, emotional, social, and civicpotential of each student.potential of each student.



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Code of Ethics Potential of each studentPotential of each student

Respect the inherent dignity and worth of each individual

Engage students in valuing their identity, learning more about their cultural heritage, and practicing social and civic responsibilities

Help students reflect on their learning and apply learning to their life experience

Encourage diverse approaches and solutions to issues

Foster development of all students



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Code of Ethics 2. Commitment to2. Commitment to

creating, supporting, creating, supporting, and maintaining and maintaining

challenging challenging learning learning

environments environments for all for all



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Code of Ethics Challenging learning environments Challenging learning environments

for allfor all Utilize a range of strategies and

assessments to teach to high levels of learning for all students

Support a challenging learning environment Establish clear standards of behaviour and

civility Develop and apply knowledge as role

models for active, enthusiastic learning Invite students to reflect upon and monitor

their own learning



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Code of Ethics 3 . Teachers commit 3 . Teachers commit

to their own learningto their own learningin order to developin order to develop

their practicetheir practice



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Know subject matter and understand how students learn

Respect the reciprocal nature of learning between educators and students

Engage in a variety of individual and collaborative learning experiences

Draw on and contribute to various forms of educational research to improve practice

Commitment to continued Commitment to continued learninglearning



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Code of Ethics 4. Teachers4. Teachers

collaborate with collaborate with colleagues and colleagues and

other professionals other professionals in the interest of in the interest of student learning student learning



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Code of Ethics Collaboration with colleagues Collaboration with colleagues

and other professionalsand other professionals

Participate in decisions regarding curriculum, instruction and assessment designs

Respect the professional standing of colleagues and maintain good working relations, helping them in all possible ways

Cooperate with community centers in building comprehensive services

Work with new teachers and participate in professional development



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Code of Ethics 5. Teachers5. Teachers

collaborate with collaborate with the community, the community,

building trust andbuilding trust andrespectingrespecting

confidentialityconfidentiality



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Code of Ethics Collaboration with the Collaboration with the

communitycommunity Partner with other members of the

community to promote student learning Recognize the role of culture, linguistic

heritage, gender, family and community in shaping experience and learning

Respect privacy of students and their families

Act only in the best interest of the students

Advocate for fair opportunity for all students



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6. Teachers advance6. Teachers advance

the intellectual the intellectual

and ethical and ethical

foundation foundation

of the learning of the learning communitycommunity



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Pursue further knowledge and contribute to the knowledge- base of the learning community

Serve as counselors, mentors, and advocates for student growth and development

Embody intellectual honesty, justice, fairness, responsibility, diplomacy, tact, integrity, respect for others



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Code of Ethics BackgroundBackground

based on: based on: NNew York State Code of Ethics for ew York State Code of Ethics for Educators, Educators, prepared by the New York State Professional Standards and Practices Board for Teaching and the New York State Education Department 2003NEA Code of Ethics, NEA Code of Ethics, adopted by the NEA 1975 Representative AssemblyProfessional Ethics,Professional Ethics, Physics Teacher Education, Illinois State University, 10-6-2006



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Possible limitations of this Possible limitations of this Code and what should be Code and what should be

changed to adapt it to Prison changed to adapt it to Prison Education?Education?



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Code of Ethics ReadingsReadings

Brock, P.,Towards Identifying Professional Teaching Standards for New South Wales Schools, 1998: 63–64

Nordic Council of Ministers, Copenhagen 2005, Nordic Prison Education. A lifelong learning perspective, Translated by Linda Schenck, Copenhagen: Temanord 2005, p.17

New York State Code of Ethics for Educators, prepared by the New York State Professional Standards and Practices Board for Teaching and the New York State Education Department 2003



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Code of Ethics Assignment. Assignment. Homework taskHomework task:

Unwritten or hidden codes of ethics play a role in all prison systems. Very often the ethical values of a professional teaching in a prison setting can result in conflicts.

Recall your own experience and describe a particular situation where you had to apply an ethical principle and how you solved the conflict. In the next lesson, you should talk with your colleagues about these ethical aspects.

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