Quiz on SACE & Ethics and Rights

What philosophical concept underpins the SACE Code of Professional Ethics?

• Utilitarianism

• Deontological ethics

• Pragmatism

• Relativism

Which of the following best describes the primary aim of the SACE Code of Professional Ethics?

• To regulate teachers' salaries

• To provide a framework for making ethical decisions in teaching

• To protect students from excessive workload

• To prioritize school management over teaching quality

According to the SACE Code, what is a teacher's first responsibility?

• To the school board

• To the learners

• To the Department of Education

• To their personal interests

Which of the following ethical philosophies most closely aligns with the focus on duty in the SACE Code?

• Virtue ethics

• Deontology

• Hedonism

• Consequentialism

When making an ethical decision using the SACE Code, which factor is NOT typically considered?

• The interests of the students

• The personal feelings of the teacher

• The long-term educational outcomes

• The professional standards of teaching

The SACE Code encourages teachers to act in accordance with which principle in educational settings?

• Professional autonomy

• Best interest of learners

• Financial interest of the school

• Political interests

Which philosopher's ideas about duty and moral law most influenced the assumptions in the SACE Code of Professional Ethics?

• John Stuart Mill

• Immanuel Kant

• Aristotle

• Michel Foucault

In a situation where a teacher has to balance their personal beliefs with the professional code, what should take precedence according to the SACE Code?

• The teacher's personal beliefs

• The best interests of the learners

• The school's reputation

• The preferences of the parents

If a teacher suspects misconduct from a colleague, the SACE Code of Professional Ethics requires them to:

• Ignore the situation to avoid conflict

• Report the misconduct to relevant authorities

• Confront the colleague privately

• Seek the opinion of the students

The SACE Code of Professional Ethics emphasizes the promotion of which of the following in the educational context?

• Individuality

• Competitiveness

• Collaborative and inclusive environments

• Hierarchical decision-making