2021 ETHOS OF THE TEACHING PROFESSION AND CODE OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT FOR EDUCATORS by https://padlet.com/snbar17/nhbyg8h65dpgqknm Please provide inputs from the level discussions for each case study. Do indicate the level in your post. en-us 2021-07-07 02:12:24 UTC 2026-03-09 05:53:24 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/105593710/49a2a6e243fa4fc6aaac11a9d1568fdf/CKPS_Crest.jpg Discussion Questions snbar17 https://padlet.com/snbar17/nhbyg8h65dpgqknm/wish/1639642766 1. Should Mr C sign the petition? Why or why not? 
2. What are the channels/avenues for Mr C to express his opinions and concerns regarding Government policies?
3. What are the guidelines for public officers on sharing views and giving suggestions on Government policies in public and private domains?
4. What about public officers supporting causes in a personal capacity?
]]> 2021-07-07 02:35:27 UTC https://padlet.com/snbar17/nhbyg8h65dpgqknm/wish/1639642766 Discussion Questions snbar17 https://padlet.com/snbar17/nhbyg8h65dpgqknm/wish/1639646965 1.  If you were Mr P, what would you do? What would be your considerations?
2.  What do you think of the professionalism of the teachers in this online meeting?
]]> 2021-07-07 02:37:32 UTC https://padlet.com/snbar17/nhbyg8h65dpgqknm/wish/1639646965 P4 https://padlet.com/snbar17/nhbyg8h65dpgqknm/wish/1640018697 1. Mr C should not sign the petition as he is a public servant and should support the government's decision and not go against the decision and code of conduct. He should speak to the student's parents to better understand the situation and work with the parents to work a solution.

2. Approach ROs / SLs to alert them about the issues the students has and seek their advice.

3. Can voice our opinions but not at publicly like social media and FB. Can discuss amongst close friends. 

4. Q: What kind of platforms can we use to express our views on subjective issues?]]> 2021-07-07 07:12:07 UTC https://padlet.com/snbar17/nhbyg8h65dpgqknm/wish/1640018697 P5 rsh41199 https://padlet.com/snbar17/nhbyg8h65dpgqknm/wish/1640018989 Mr C should not sign it.  Instead he should approach the YH for advice.  Teachers must bear in mind, as public servants, there are a few protocols that we have to adhere to.  As educators, we should not take sides.  It will be good to give a balanced view on both sides of the matter. 
Mr C could explain to the student why he could not explain the petition. He could perhaps give suggestions on how the student could seek further help pertaining to the problem that she is facing. ]]> 2021-07-07 07:12:23 UTC https://padlet.com/snbar17/nhbyg8h65dpgqknm/wish/1640018989 P2 https://padlet.com/snbar17/nhbyg8h65dpgqknm/wish/1640019809 1) Mr C should not sign the petition.
    He should consult SLs or KPs   
    before he decides.
2) Mr C could suggest to the parents on how to go about with the solutions such as go to the MP.
He should not go into social media to express his opinions. 
Ask the Senior Minister platform?
3) When agreeable to the views, we may give our opinions. However, if unagreeable, do not share or give our views. 
Whether anonymous or not, we do not take the risk to share and give suggestions.
Avoid unintended consequences, so refrain from sharing our personal views and suggestions. 

]]> 2021-07-07 07:13:00 UTC https://padlet.com/snbar17/nhbyg8h65dpgqknm/wish/1640019809 P3 https://padlet.com/snbar17/nhbyg8h65dpgqknm/wish/1640021208 Question 1
No, as the policy is a National policy. We can help in other ways eg finding out more and how the school can help in terms of pocket money scheme. 
Question 2
Other channels, look into child's well being and family. 
Explain the national policy to child, using it as a teachable moment. Speak to child's family about child emotional state and how we can help. 
Question 3
As civil servants, we are not supposed to take part in sharing government policies in public and private domains. 
Question 4
It is very difficult to differentiate between public and personal capacity as most people will associate us with being a teacher ]]> 2021-07-07 07:14:11 UTC https://padlet.com/snbar17/nhbyg8h65dpgqknm/wish/1640021208 P1 https://padlet.com/snbar17/nhbyg8h65dpgqknm/wish/1640034835 1. Should Mr C sign the petition? Why or why not? 
 
Should not sign even if the petition is anonymous. As public officers, we should not give feedback on government policies through improper channels e.g. petitions
The government have given careful considerations when implementing policies. Signing a petitions will not work at all/ reverse the government’s decision

2. What are the channels/avenues for Mr C to express his opinions and concerns regarding Government policies?
 
There are proper channels for us to give feedback e.g. PS 21 where opinions are only shared amongst civil servants, not with the public. 
We also have conversations with visiting ministers/ government officials in schools. 

4. What about public officers supporting causes in a personal capacity?
 
It depends on the issues/matters that you are advocating, as long as it does not go against the government policies. If the petition/cause is questioning government policies, then it is dangerous and not to support. 
]]> 2021-07-07 07:25:43 UTC https://padlet.com/snbar17/nhbyg8h65dpgqknm/wish/1640034835 P6 https://padlet.com/snbar17/nhbyg8h65dpgqknm/wish/1640036571 1.  Should Mr C sign the petition? Why or why not? 
Should not sign the petition should not intervene as a public service, refrain from signing as he represents the organisation. 
He is not able to say that he is signing this an individual and not as part of the org. Instead he should look into FAS and other means to help the child. 
 
Encourage discussion as to allow the students to better understand the rationale behind the ban on PMD. Hence find other means to allow the students to know we empathise her condition and they are other means to explore to help her situation.
 
Qn: are we allowed to encourage her?
Cos in a way it looks like we are still endorsing what she does if we continue to let her continue on with the petition. 
 
2.  What are the channels/avenues for Mr C to express his opinions and concerns regarding Government policies?
In this current platform, express among educators. Think before participating in a conversation related to government policies even by STU. 
 
3.  What are the guidelines for public officers on sharing views and giving suggestions on Government policies in public and private domains?
Any action do not be seen as refuting other agencies.
 
Qn: If the petition has no impact or effect on any government agency are we allowed to participate in it. 
 
4.  What about public officers supporting causes in a personal capacity?
No political related causes


]]> 2021-07-07 07:27:17 UTC https://padlet.com/snbar17/nhbyg8h65dpgqknm/wish/1640036571 P2 https://padlet.com/snbar17/nhbyg8h65dpgqknm/wish/1640056352 1) Get all the teachers to refocus.
    All should be considerate enough to use the earpiece. 
Arrange another meeting while getting the teachers to settle the matters on their side before joining the meeting again.
2) The teacher with the young children could settle her children before continuing with the meeting.
Set ground rules for the meeting.
Teachers should go to a private place due to confidentiality.]]> 2021-07-07 07:47:50 UTC https://padlet.com/snbar17/nhbyg8h65dpgqknm/wish/1640056352 P4 https://padlet.com/snbar17/nhbyg8h65dpgqknm/wish/1640056648 1. Mr P should gently remind his colleagues to be on task so as to keep the meeting ongoing and set clear ground rules and objectives so that everyone is aware of the time and be on task. He could also step-up to lead the discussion. Mr P could also remind Ms Z to have the meeting in another location and 

2. Teachers having meetings at home should find a quiet room or space free from distractions to have meetings. Headphones / earpieces should be used if there are others around who should not know about the discussions taking place. ]]> 2021-07-07 07:48:10 UTC https://padlet.com/snbar17/nhbyg8h65dpgqknm/wish/1640056648 P5 rsh41199 https://padlet.com/snbar17/nhbyg8h65dpgqknm/wish/1640057081 1) Mr P could have set the tone and bring the teachers back to the discussion.  He could also remind the teachers to keep track of the time.  If it is really not convenient to continue discussing, Mr P could suggest having a meeting at a later date.  

2) One of the teachers should not have joined the meeting in the presence of her CCA students.]]> 2021-07-07 07:48:23 UTC https://padlet.com/snbar17/nhbyg8h65dpgqknm/wish/1640057081 https://padlet.com/snbar17/nhbyg8h65dpgqknm/wish/1640061523 P3
1) Set clear expectations. If need to attend urgent matter,  excuse ourselves then mute & off the video.
2) Dress professionally for meeting. Online meeting’s expectation should be the same as face-to-face meeting. ]]> 2021-07-07 07:53:35 UTC https://padlet.com/snbar17/nhbyg8h65dpgqknm/wish/1640061523 P1 https://padlet.com/snbar17/nhbyg8h65dpgqknm/wish/1640062209 1.  If you were Mr P, what would you do? What would be your considerations?
 
Mr P could reschedule the meeting, text the other colleagues to be appropriately dressed, advise them to wear an earpiece when having a meeting as confidential information may be shared, or even advise them to have the meeting in an enclosed room without any distractions. Mr P could come up with general guidelines for having Zoom meeting/ online meeting.
]]> 2021-07-07 07:54:17 UTC https://padlet.com/snbar17/nhbyg8h65dpgqknm/wish/1640062209 p6 https://padlet.com/snbar17/nhbyg8h65dpgqknm/wish/1640062225 1.  If you were Mr P, what would you do? What would be your considerations?
It is already not right for the meeting to be conducted with her CCA student.
Hence Mr P could suggest an appropriate time where everyone is available and is able to focus without distraction. Especially so for Ms Z. 
 
Teacher with the young child excuse her and update her later 

2.  What do you think of the professionalism of the teachers in this online meeting?
Professionalism includes being professionally dressed.
Adhere to guidelines set by the school.


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