Academic Integrity
What is plagiarism?
Plagiarism is an act of fraud that involves stealing and passing off someone else's work or ideas as one's own.
True or False: A teacher who tutors a student outside of school for money is ethical and has zero chance of creating a conflict in the classroom.
True or False: Teachers do not need parental consent or student consent when using student data for research purposes?
FALSE. Teachers do need student and parental consent when using student data for research purposes.
True or False: All students nowadays are more advanced technologically than the teachers, so teachers should not have to teach students about Ethical use of technology.
FALSE. With so much technology in society, it's important for teachers to educate students about the importance of being ethical online.
True or False: It is perfectly acceptable to be friends with all of your students on Facebook, Instagram, etc.
False: It's important to maintain professional boundaries and many school districts have policies that either prohibit or strongly discourage teachers from friending students on social media.
Why is it important for teachers to uphold academic integrity in their classrooms?
1. It ensures a fair and honest learning environment, promotes trust, and prepares students for ethical behavior in their professional lives.
2. You can't "cheat" when you actually get out of school.
Why is it important for teachers to maintain professional boundaries with students?
1. Helps ensure a safe and respectful learning environments for all.
2. Prevents conflicts of interest
3. Protects both teacher and student from allegations.
4. Promotes a focus on educational goals.
How should teachers handle sensitive student information?
1. Teachers should keep sensitive student information secure, sharing it only on a need-to-know basis.
2. Use encrypted digital tools.
Potential risks of using social media for classroom activities can include
1. Privacy concerns
2. Cyberbullying
3. Distraction
4. Not all students have social media
How should a teacher handle a situation where they are offered a bribe by the student or parent?
Refuse the bribe first and then report the incident to the school administration immediately.
What is the purpose of a code of conduct in schools?
1. Promote self-discipline
2. Encourage good behavior
3. Protects the rights of students.
What are potential consequences of favoritism in the classroom?
1. Resentment among students in classroom
2. Reduced classroom morale.
3. Decreases the teacher's authority, as the teacher can be seen as biased.
A teacher might need to break confidentiality if a student tells them information that indicates that the student is at risk of abuse, neglect, or self-harm.
Why is it important to use technology ethically in the classroom?
Using technology ethically ensures each students privacy and creates a safe space to learn in.
It also sets a positive example for the students.
How should a teacher respond to a student's personal problems?
They should stop and listen to the student, really hear him. Make sure to maintain confidentiality and refer them to a school counselor if needed.
Always okay to ask a colleague what to do if you have questions. (with students' consent)