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Teachers’ code of ethics*

valuable – цінний, неоціненний

affect – впливати

affection – любов, ласка, прив’язаність

moral commitment – моральний образ

manifest ['mæ nɪ fest] – виявляти, виражати

assure [ə 'ʃ uə ] – гарантувати, забезпечувати

qualitative ['kwɔ lɪ tə tɪ v] – якісний

collaborate [kə 'læ b(ə)reɪ t] – співпрацювати

requirement [rɪ 'kwaɪ ə mə nt] – вимога

disrepute [ˌ dɪ srɪ 'pjuː t] – погана репутація

The role of a teacher in society is both significant and valuable. It has far-reaching influence on the society he lives in and no other personality can have an influence more important than that of a teacher. Children are deeply affected by the teacher’s love and affection, his character, his competence, and his moral commitment. A popular teacher becomes a model for his childrenchildrenc. They try to follow their teacher in his manners, clothes, etiquette, and style of conversation. He is their ideal. All children are very impressionable, and they tend to imitate both good and bad traits of character. Therefore, any teacher must set good examples for children.

Being good professionals, teachers have to manifest a responsible thinking, and their activities have to assure qualitative education. It is essential for teachers to be honest and fair with children as they expect children to be the same. Good teachers are those who do their best to establish good interpersonal relationships with their young learners. An ideal educator is always disciplined, patient, tactful, polite and responsible. He is kind-hearted, understanding and firm at the same time. A good teacher is one who knows how to keep the temper in check and act calmly in difficult situations. A good teacher is also ready to collaborate with parents, establishing open, honest and respectful relationships.

Any profession demands a special set of traits significant for that work. If your love children and meet all above mentioned requirements, if your life is ruled by strong principles – this profession is for you.

I strongly believe that teachers should never dress, speak or act in any place, time or manner that may bring the teaching profession into disrepute.

· The text may be used as a model for your final exam answer (situation #10)

1. Why do children imitate their teachers?

2. What are the most essential characteristics of a good teacher?

3. Is it important to be devoted to your profession?

4. Does teaching have influence on teachers’ lifestyle?

5. Are you ready to become a role model for little children?