PROFESSIONAL ETHICS IN TEACHER EDUCATION

Ethics is the theoretical basis for practicing morality in daily life. Ethics guide us to follow ideal and justified life style in the society. It means Ethics are a set of standards set by society which help an individual and evaluate the morality of his commitments and actions. An ethical analysis will lead an individual to think critically what is to be done and what is not to be done. Ethics are an indispensable instrument for the ideal society. ‘Ethics' word has been derived from the ancient Greek word “ethikos” that means related to one's character.' Ethikos' originated from the root word ethos, which means “character or moral nature.” Ethics and morals are similar in the way they discriminate between right and wrong. They ensure wellness of the society. Immanuel Kant appropriately remarked “Ethics is knowing the difference between what you have a right to do and what is right to do.”