What is the purpose of the Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers?

• A. To outline licensing requirements for teachers.
• B. To establish ethical standards for professional conduct, responsibilities to learners and the profession, and to guide decisions.
• C. To govern school funding.
• D. To set discipline policies for students.

Answer: (B)

The main idea being tested is what a Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers is for. It exists to establish ethical standards for how teachers should conduct themselves, outlining responsibilities to learners and to the teaching profession, and to guide decisions when ethical questions arise. This framework helps ensure respectful, fair, and professional behavior, protects learners, and maintains trust in the teaching profession. For example, it supports actions like safeguarding student confidentiality, avoiding conflicts of interest, and committing to ongoing professional growth. Other options describe licensing, funding, or student discipline, which are governed by different rules and processes, not the ethics code.