Name of code
Estonian Code of Teacher Ethics [Eesti õpetajaeetika koodeks]
Originator of code
Estonian Teachers' Union
Country
Estonia
Original language
Estonian
Year of creation
2005
Type of code
Other
Main frame of accountability
Professional
Transparency
Public
Legal and regulatory context
Non-mandatory
Implementation and enforcement
Voluntary
Diversity
Yes
AI/automation
No
The Estonian Code of Teacher Ethics developed by the Estonian Teachers’ Union is an agreement between teachers. The Code outlines values such as dignity, honesty, fairness and independence and emphasizes loyalty to colleagues and states that teachers should never publicly criticize their colleagues. The Code also emphasizes the teacher’s responsibility in shaping a society that respects human dignity. The Code is being updated in 2024.
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