Balancing Act Work: Aiming for Excellence

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 📂 Teaching is more than just a calling; it is also a responsibility that is regulated by laws and moral standards. 

    It is very important to adhere to these legal requirements so that I will be safeguarded against being teacher-shamed and also to avoid any legal issues. The Education Act of 1982 makes me realize that aside from rights, teachers are given various duties including academic freedom and the responsibility to protect students rights. Also, the Magna Carta for Public School Teachers offers teachers with permanent status, the right due process, and protection from false charges. Such clauses makes me feel safe and confident that even though teachers are the ones to enforce discipline and professionalism, they also have the right to be treated fairly.

    One time, my teacher lightly pulled my hair while we were in class. Really, it was not her intention to hurt me but I still felt uncomfortable and even doubted if it was okay. That is why it kind of opened my eyes that teachers really need to be very careful not only with their main acts but even with such little things that could be misunderstood by kids or parents. The Child Protection Policy explicitly bans teachers from making any type of physical contact that might be interpreted as harmful. On the other hand, from that perspective, the laws not only protect the students as well as the teachers from any allegations that will most likely tarnish their name.

    Laws are not restrictions, rather, a roadmap for teachers to handle the tricky parts of school life. 

    As I prepare to enter this career, I commit to following these laws so I can serve my students with integrity, respect, and confidence.

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