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ONTARIO COLLEGE OF TEACHERS
The purposes of the Ethical Standards for the Teaching Profession are:
• to inspire members to reflect and uphold the honour and dignity of the
teaching profession
• to identify the ethical responsibilities and commitments in the teaching profession
• to guide ethical decisions and actions in the teaching profession
• to promote public trust and confidence in the teaching profession.
Ethical Standards for the Teaching Profession
Care
Trust
Ethical Standards
Respect
Integrity
(Ontario College of Teachers, 2006a)
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8 FOUNDATiONS OF PROFESSiONAL PRACTiCE
