Task 5a: Ethics in the Workplace

In my place of work (Dance teaching in primary and secondary schools) I believe there are many ethical considerations to take into account to ensure a safe  and secure environment for all individuals involved, Here are a few things that I think are important to my specific work place.

It is compulsory to have a DBS/CRB check to ensure that the employer meets the standards required to work with children. We as teachers are responsible for keeping the children safe and it is important that the parent/guardian knows that their child is in a safe environment.

It is incredibly important to make sure that as teachers we ensure that school policies and procedures are in place and practiced by not only ourselves, but also by the students. We have to teach the children how to stay safe in an active dance class and make sure that the studio/classroom is a safe environment.

Teaching and performing dancing is hands on, it is a physical class and often requires contact between student and teacher. I think it is important to be physical with the students, in the correct way (non-sexual) to help with corrections and allow them to improve and progress.

Student confidentiality is so important in my profession. It is vital to ensure that we do not pass on any information about any students without their permission.

It is important for the teacher to respect the students just as much as the students should respect the teachers. Reminding and encouraging students to treat each other with respect and showing them the importance of listening and watching one another will create a respectful environment.

'Reward & Punishment' As teachers we must praise the children for good work/behaviour but also make them aware of when they are doing wrong and ensure that they are punished in the correct way.

Children pick things up so quickly at a young age so it is important to be the best role models we can for example always arriving on time with a lesson plan prepared in advance.