BCTF Code of Ethics:
The Code of Ethics states general rules for all members of the BCTF for maintaining high standards of professional service and conduct toward students, colleagues, and the professional union.
The Code of Ethics states general rules for all members of the BCTF for maintaining high standards of professional service and conduct toward students, colleagues, and the professional union.
- The teacher speaks and acts toward
students with respect and dignity, and deals judiciously with them,
always mindful of their individual rights and sensibilities.
- The teacher respects the
confidential nature of information concerning students and may give
it only to authorized persons or agencies directly concerned with
their welfare. The teacher follows legal requirements in
reporting child protection issues.
- The teacher recognizes that a
privileged relationship with students exists and refrains from
exploiting that relationship for material, ideological, or other
advantage.
- The teacher is willing to review
with colleagues, students, and their parents/guardians the quality
of service rendered by the teacher and the practices employed in
discharging professional duties.
- The teacher directs any criticism
of the teaching performance and related work of a colleague to that
colleague in private, and only then, after informing the colleague
in writing of the intent to do so, may direct the criticism, in
confidence, to appropriate individuals who are able to offer advice
and assistance.* It shall not be considered a breach of the Code
of Ethics for a member to follow legal requirements or official
protocols in reporting child protection issues.
- The teacher acknowledges the
authority and responsibilities of the BCTF and its locals and
fulfills obligations arising from membership in her or his
professional union.
- The teacher adheres to the
provisions of the collective agreement.
- The teacher acts in a manner not
prejudicial to job actions or other collective strategies of her or
his professional union.
- The teacher neither applies for
nor accepts a position which is included in a Federation in-dispute
declaration.
- The teacher, as an individual or as a member of a group of
teachers, does not make unauthorized representations to outside
bodies in the name of the Federation or its locals.