Sunday, June 9, 2013

Research around the world- Australia

I wanted to look into the similarities and/or differences between the Code of Ethics towards colleagues. This is what I found.
Australia
III. In relation to colleagues, I will:

Encourage my colleagues to adopt and act in accordance with this Code, and take action in the presence of unethical behaviours.

Build collaborative relationships based on trust, respect and honesty.

Acknowledge and support the personal strengths, professional experience and diversity which my colleagues bring to their work.

Make every effort to use constructive methods to manage differences of opinion in the spirit of collegiality.

Share and build knowledge, experiences and resources with my colleagues.


Collaborate with my colleagues to generate a culture of continual reflection and renewal of high quality practices in early childhood.


United States

PRINCIPLE III: Ethical Conduct toward Professional Colleagues
The professional educator, in exemplifying ethical relations with colleagues, accords just and equitable treatment to all members of the profession.

1. The professional educator does not reveal confidential information concerning colleagues unless required by law.

2. The professional educator does not willfully make false statements about a colleague or the school system.

3. The professional educator does not interfere with a colleague's freedom of choice, and works to eliminate coercion that forces educators to support actions and ideologies that violate individual professional integrity.

None of them are the same.