Code Of Ethics In Education

Ethics as defined by the Merriam -Webster dictionary is a set of moral issues, principals, and/or values (Ethics, 2018). For example, it is not ethical to waste food. It applies to human beings in many ways, however the main part of this discussion is ethics as it applies to instructors and the lessons that are taught here at the Fires Center of Excellence. Ethics can be a challenging thought especially when it comes to things like copyright, or even into the gray area of cheating and plagiarism, but an inappropriate relationship created between teacher and student can break the moral code of ethics all together. These challenges are overcome through use of our code of ethics and our moral compasses.
There are many things that we as instructors

An example of this would be using the “Cup of Tea” video, commonly used by Sexual Assault Response Coordinators (SARC), and Unit Victim Advocate (UVA) in briefings to explain consent. The video of course was copyrighted in 2015 by Emmeline May and Blue Seat Studios (May, 2012). It may be a great learning tool, however without the permission from the works owner, to the United States Army it can be found in violation of Title 17, Chapter 5 of the United States Code. Although at the time of this paper, there was no known Article in the Uniformed Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) or the Manual for Court Martial (MCM.) Of course, copy right infringement can be cover under Article 134 of the UCMJ as a catch all. I also believe in the instances of classroom work, there is a Commander’s Policy that would cover things like cheating and plagiarism.
Cheating and plagiarism seem to be two very slippery slopes these days. It seems there cannot be one without inevitably having the

These relationships are built on trust, respect, and the belief that the teacher wants nothing more than to give instruction and mentorship to the student. I am of course talking about inappropriate relationships. These relationships can range from a sexual relationship, to just being a friend to your students. Your students did not come to your class looking for love, or for a buddy. It is the responsibility of the instructors here at the Fires Center of Excellence to give purpose, direction, and motivation to our students. Our students’ responsibility is to learn as much as they can about their job and the United States Army. To have an inappropriate relationship with a student diminishes the integrity of the instructor, the classroom and the United States Army. Even the act of favoritism breaks the moral and ethical codes, and has no place in the classroom.
In closing it is important that we all recognize our moral compass, and which way it points. It can and will guide us through the toughest of times, whether it be a battle buddy violating copy right laws, or a student plagiarizing someone else’s work. Our code of ethics and morale compasses can and will ensure that we the instructors are able to maintain order in chaos, and peace in the classrooms of