The UAE
Ministry of Education has approved the Code of Conduct for education
professionals in general education, aiming at enhancing the educational
profession and establishing clear and public ethical standards, rules, and
principles of conduct for the educational process.
The code
of conduct comes in line with the vision and mission of the Ministry of
Education, to build an institutional culture based on ethical norms and rules.
It will contribute to enhancing an educator’s professional and educational
responsibilities and their pioneering role in building the future of our
students to reach globally advanced levels, in the hope of implementing the
vision of the enlightened leadership in the UAE.
His
Excellency Dr Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Education said: “We are
proud of our educational professions and we are keen to consolidate the values
of the UAE society according to the directives of the wise leadership.”
His
Excellency Al Falasi added that the code, is a framework of the basic values
and ethics that an educator must commit
to, in order to establish an institutional culture based on the best ethical
standards that reflects the traditions and values of the UAE.
The code
of conduct is based on 10 principles, behaviors and ethics for workers in
educational institutions in the country, including encourage positive values in
students, safeguard them against being drawn into ideas deemed unacceptable by
UAE’s society and promote the principles of tolerance and acceptance of others.
Also, the
code aims at encouraging students to highly regard the UAE’s journey of
development and prosperity, and encourage them to actively participate in
national activities and events.
Under the
code of conduct, educational professions are asked to protect children from
neglect, exploitation, bullying and all forms of abuse, as well as avoiding
disclosing confidential information about the students and their families.
The code
of conduct includes avoiding the spread of false news and rumors, and refrain
from committing any verbal or physical violence against students under all
circumstances.
One of the
most important principles of the code of conduct is to demonstrate positive
behavior in dealing with the parents and the community. It is followed by
respecting the Emirati culture and traditions and highly regard the values of
Islam.
Workers in
General Education Sector must respect cultural, religious and ethnic diversity
of the workplace, and refrain from committing any behavioral or verbal offenses
against their colleagues, the educational institution and its employees.
In
addition, through the Ministry of Education’s code of conduct, workers in
General Education Sector must refrain from using, possessing or falling under
the influence of any unauthorized substances, including smoking, in the
workplace. In addition to refraining from spreading socially unacceptable
behaviors and discussing gender identity, homosexuality or any other behavior
deemed unacceptable to the UAE’s society.
The code
also requires all workers in the sector to adhere to appropriate, non-revealing
clothing, respecting the traditions of the UAE and showing a respectful image
of workers in the educational sector.