This presentation is for the professionals particularly teachers to have professionalism in work place. His / her attitude should be within a frame with ethics. His / her conduct should be examplaryfor all others to follow, best for the organisation

1. By
Arunesh Gupta PGT (Chemistry)
KV Barrackpore (AFS)
Appropriate Professional
Conduct

2. Historical background:
The National Policy on Education (NPE),1986/1992,
NCERT in collaboration with the All India Primary Teachers'
Federation (AIPTF), All India Secondary Teachers'
Federation (AISTF) and All India Federation of Educational
Associations (AIFEA) have developed, a Code of
Professional Ethics (conduct) for Teachers, for the first time
in 1997.
Recognizing the need for revising the Code of
Professional Ethics for School Teachers, the National Council
for Teacher Education (NCTE) appointed a Committee
comprising Prof. A.K. Sharma, former Director, NCERT, Prof.
G.L. Arora, former Head Department of Teacher Education
and Extension, NCERT, Prof. Pranati Panda, National
University of Educational Planning and Administration and
Prof. Najma Amin, Jamia Millia Islamia.

3. The Committee considered the relevant sections of
the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory
Education (RTE) Act 2009 .
The draft Code prepared by the NCTE Committee
was shared with the representatives of State Education
Departments, All India Federations of Primary and
Secondary Teachers' organizations and UNESCO, and
senior officials of the Ministry of HRD, educational
administrators and experts in a National Seminar.
The NCTE has prepared this document as a
facilitative mechanism for professional bodies of
teachers to use it as a template for discussion amongst
them, make any amendments, if necessary, and adopt
it to give dignity to their profession.

4. Introduction:
• It is universally felt that like all other professions, the
teaching profession should also have its own Code of
Professional Ethics which indeed is a pre-requisite to ensure
its dignity and integrity.
• It is also significant that the Right of Children to Free
and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 entrusts teachers with
some professional responsibilities to be internalized by them
in the performance of their duties.
• For the purpose of this Code, the term “teacher”
covers all school teachers, whether in government or
private schools, on full-time or part-time basis, at the
elementary and secondary levels and the teachers
holding administrative and supervisory positions.

5. The Code of Professional Ethics
for teachers provides a framework of
principles to guide them in discharging
their obligations towards students,
parents, colleagues and community.
Increased awareness of the ethical
principles governing the teaching
profession is essential to ensure
‘professionalism’ among teachers.

6. What is Professionalism ?
Webster's Dictionary defines it
as, "the conduct, aims, or qualities
that characterize or mark a
profession or a professional
person."
A specific style of behaviour in
the work place.
This means that
professionalism is demonstrated in
our behaviour and /or conduct in
the work place.
Professionalism relates to a
particular set of values and
workplace behavior, ranging
from appropriate business
attire to considerate treatment
of co-workers.
Professional behavior in the
workplace impacts the entire
organization, affecting every
aspect of day-to-day
operations and ultimately
impacting the bottom line of
the organization.
Unprofessional behavior in
the workplace affects the
morale of the team as a
whole.

7. Professionalism in the work place demands the following:
 Mature responsibility and show passion for your work.
 Know how and achieve expected result.
 Give appropriate feedback and on time to the co-workers
and supervisor.
 Respect for self and for others and their time.
 Coming to work with a good attitude and performance.
 Be friendly and a team player.
 Problem solving perseverance.
 Show a willingness to learn and volunteer for new tasks.

8.  A good role model for others including, their
behaviour,
attitude and relationships.
 Good Time Keepers - always in before time, uses time
well.
 Dresses appropriately for the role.
 Speaks in a way which is appropriate to each different
audience without being patronizing or putting people
down.
 Knowledgeable about the job, organization, etc.
Important Keys to Being a True Professional in the work place:

9. Important Keys to Being a True Professional in the work place:

10. The present Code of Professional Ethics for
school teachers is an attempt to provide
direction and guidance to the teachers in
enhancing the dignity of their professional work.

11. Preamble for teachers to always remember:
 Recognizing that every child has a fundamental right to
education of good quality.
 Recognizing that every child has an inherent potential and
talent.
 Recognizing that education should be directed to the all
round development of the human personality.
 Recognizing the need for developing faith in the guiding
principles of our polity, viz., democracy, social justice and
secularism.
 Recognizing the need to promote through education the
concept of composite culture of India and a sense of
national identity.
 Recognizing that teachers, being an integral part of the
social milieu, share the needs and aspirations of the
people.

12.  Recognizing the need to enhance self-esteem of
teachers;
 Recognizing the need to organize teaching as a
profession for which expert knowledge, specialized
skills and dedication are pre-requisites;
 Recognizing that the community respect and
support for the teachers are dependent on the
teachers’ professionalism; and
 Recognizing the need for self-direction and self-
discipline among members of the teaching
community,

13. 1. Obligations towards Students
1.1 Treats all students with love and affection.
1.2 Respects the value of being just and impartial to all students
irrespective of their caste, creed, religion, sex, economic status,
disability, language and place of birth.
1.3 Facilitates students’ physical, social, intellectual, emotional, and
moral development.
1.4 Respects basic human dignity of the child in all aspects of
school life.
1.5 Makes planned and systematic efforts to facilitate the child to
actualize his/her potential and talent.
1.6 Transacts the curriculum in conformity with the values
enshrined in the Constitution of India.

14. 1.7 Adapts his/her teaching to the individual
needs of students.
1.8 Maintains the confidentiality of the information
concerning students and dispenses such information
only to those who are legitimately entitled to it.
1.9 Refrains from subjecting any child to fear, trauma,
anxiety, physical punishment, sexual abuse, and
mental and emotional harassment.
1.10 Keeps a dignified demean our commensurate with
the expectations from a teacher as a role model.

15. 2. Obligations towards Parents, Community and Society :
2.1 Establishes a relationship of trust with parents /
guardians in the interest of all round development of
students.
2.2 Desists from doing any thing which is derogatory to the
respect of the child or his / her parents / guardians.
2.3 Strives to develop respect for the composite culture of
India among students.
2.4 Keeps the country uppermost in mind, refrains from
taking part in such activities as may spread feelings of
hatred or enmity among different communities, religious

16. 3. Obligations towards the Profession and Colleagues:
3.1 Strives for his/her continuous professional development.
3.2 Creates a culture that encourages purposeful collaboration
and dialogue among colleagues and stakeholders.
3.3 Takes pride in the teaching profession and treats other
members of the profession with respect and dignity.
3.4 Refrains from engaging himself / herself in private tuition
or private teaching activity or any side business.
3.5 Refrains from accepting any gift, or favour that might
impair or appear to influence professional decisions or
actions.

17. 3.6 Refrains from making unsubstantiated allegations
against colleagues or higher authorities.
3.7 Avoids making derogatory statements about
colleagues, especially in the presence of pupils,
other teachers, officials or parents.
3.8 Respects the professional standing and opinions of
his / her colleagues.
3.9 . Maintains confidentiality of information concerning
colleagues and dispenses such information only when
authorized to do so.

18. OBSERVANCE OF THE CODE:
• There is a slight difference between code of conduct & the Code
of Professional Ethics (morals).
• Code of conduct should be enforced for the the provision of the
Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009,
particularly with reference to Section 24 of the Act pertaining to
duties of teachers.
• This enforcement is the responsibility of the appointing /
disciplinary authority.
• The provisions which define the Code of Conduct could also be
incorporated in the Code of Professional Ethics, as making them
ethical provisions will always desist teachers from
• violation of the Code of Conduct.

19.  The teaching profession should also move towards self regulation,
which implies that every teacher should have the inner urge to
adhere to the ethical principles listed in the Code of Professional
Ethics for teachers. Also, a suitable mechanism needs to be
evolved to ensure that all the teachers who violate the Code of
Conduct invites disciplinary action.
 However, in the case of violation of Code of Professional Ethics by
teachers, the responsibility to discipline them should rest with the
concerned teachers.
 The cases of violation or non-observance shall have to be dealt
with at different levels and in different ways in accordance with the
nature of the violation.

20. Professional appearance:
Dress code:
 Your clothing creates an image of you.
 People form opinions based on the way you dress. When
part of an organization, it is very essential that you follow
the dress code specified by the organization.
 A dress code forms part of the organization culture.
 Do not dress provocatively, a work place comprises
different people, wear something that will help you fit in
there.
 Refrain from using heavily scented perfume, or lotions that
could bother co-workers