Assessing Professionalism in Teaching Scenarios: An Examination of Ethical Practices in Education

1. A professional teacher is a teacher who has undergone the necessary training and education to teach in a professional capacity. She/he has the theoretical understanding and practical experience to engage, educate, and facilitate student learning effectively. Such teachers are expected to maintain standards of professional practices and ethical conduct, including treating all students with dignity, showing respect for cultural, social, and individual diversity, and promoting a safe and positive learning environment. Scenario 1: Mrs. Karateka did not act in a professional manner. Reason one: A professional teacher should create a safe and conducive environment for learning, which Mrs. Karateka did not do. The classroom is not a place for physical demonstrations that can lead to injuries. Reason two: Exploiting her position of power to impose physical harm on students by demonstrating a chokehold shows a lack of professional boundaries and disregard for student welfare. Scenario 2: The teacher did not act in a professional manner. Reason one: Accusing a student publicly and punishing her by ordering her to unclog the toilet goes against the requirement of treating students with dignity and respect. Reason two: This punishment could have a harmful emotional effect on the grade 1 student Pathetic, causing distress and potential psychological harm. Scenario 3: Mr. Excitement did not act professionally as well. Reason one: The safety and wellbeing of students should be the utmost priority for any professional teacher, and stuffing students in a car against regulations shows a serious disregard for their safety. Reason two: Having two students in the latched trunk is extremely unsafe and could have potentially led to severe injuries, which shows poor judgment and lack of responsibility on Mr. Excitement's part.