At SS Tegnoor Degree College, we uphold the highest standards of professional ethics in teaching. Every faculty member is expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the dignity and ideals of the teaching profession. A teacher’s conduct should inspire trust, respect, and a commitment to lifelong learning—serving as a role model for students and the community.
1. General Conduct of Teachers
- Teachers must ensure harmony between their principles and actions.
- They should embody the national ideals of education and promote them among students.
- Teachers must be calm, patient, communicative, and maintain an amiable disposition.
2. Responsibilities of Teachers
- Maintain personal conduct that upholds the dignity of the teaching profession.
- Continuously pursue professional development through study, research, seminars, and conferences.
- Keep abreast of technological advancements to enhance teaching and learning.
- Fulfill academic responsibilities with dedication—including lectures, tutorials, practicals, and seminars.
- Actively participate in institutional functions, community service, and co-curricular activities.
3. Teachers and Students
- Respect students’ rights and treat their opinions with dignity.
- Maintain impartiality and fairness, without discrimination based on religion, caste, gender, or social background.
- Encourage student development academically, personally, and socially.
- Instill values such as scientific thinking, patriotism, peace, and respect for physical labor.
- Guide students beyond classroom hours without expecting any reward.
- Support students in understanding national heritage and contributing to national goals.
- Avoid inciting students against peers, staff, or administration.
4. Teachers and Colleagues
- Treat fellow educators with respect and collaborate for mutual professional growth.
- Avoid making baseless accusations or engaging in divisive behavior.
- Uphold a professional environment free from bias related to caste, creed, religion, or gender.
5. Teachers and College Authorities
- Fulfill duties in accordance with institutional rules and policies.
- Propose changes to rules professionally and through proper channels when required.
- Avoid any outside employment or coaching that affects professional obligations.
- Accept responsibilities within the institution and contribute to its governance.
- Abide by the conditions of employment and inform authorities of unavoidable absences.
6. Teachers and Non-Teaching Staff
- Foster a cooperative and respectful working relationship with non-teaching staff for effective administration.
7. Teachers and Guardians
- Regularly communicate with parents/guardians regarding student performance.
- Engage with parents through mentor-mentee meetings and annual parent-teacher interactions.
8. Teachers and Society
- Recognize education as a public service and keep the community informed of educational programs.
- Contribute to community development and moral upliftment through educational initiatives.
- Be sensitive to societal issues and work towards national progress and unity.
- Avoid any activities that may incite hatred or division among different groups.
This Code of Professional Ethics reflects the values and responsibilities that every teacher at SS Tegnoor Degree College is expected to uphold for the betterment of students, the institution, and society at large.