Teachers and their Responsibilities
Whoever adopts teaching as a profession assumes the obligation to
conduct · himself / herself in accordance with the ideal of the
profession. A teacher is constantly under the scrutiny of her/his
students and the society at large. Therefore, every teacher should see
that there is no incompatibility between her/his precepts and practice.
The national ideals of education which have already been set forth and
which she/he should seek to inculcate among students must be her/his own
ideals. The profession further requires that the teacher should be calm,
patient and communicative by temperament and amiable in disposition.
Teachers should:
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Adhere to a responsible pattern of conduct and demeanor expected
of them by the community.
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Manage their private affairs in a manner consistent with the
dignity of the profession.
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Seek to make professional growth continuous through study and
research.
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Express free and frank opinion by participation at professional
meetings, seminars, conferences etc., towards the contribution
of knowledge.
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Maintain active membership of professional organisations and
strive to improve education and profession through them.
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Perform their duties in the form of teaching, tutorials,
practicals, seminars and research work, conscientiously and with
dedication.
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Discourage and not indulge in plagiarism and other non-ethical
behaviour in teaching and research.
- Abide by the Act, Statute and Ordinance of the University and to
respect its ideals, vision, mission, cultural practices and
tradition.
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Co-operate and assist in carrying out the functions relating to
the educational responsibilities of the college and the
university, such as: assisting in appraising applications for
admission, advising and counselling students as well as
assisting the conduct of university and college examinations,
including supervision, invigilation and evaluation and
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Participate in extension, co-curricular and extra-curricular
activities, including the community service.
Teachers and Students
Teachers should:
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Respect the rights and dignity of the student in expressing
her/his opinion.
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Deal justly and impartially with students regardless of their
religion, caste, gender, political, economic, social and
physical characteristics.
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Recognise the difference in aptitude and capabilities among
students and strive to meet their individual needs
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Encourage students to improve their attainments, develop their
personalities and at the same time contribute to community
welfare.
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Inculcate among students scientific temper, spirit of inquiry
and ideals of democracy, patriotism, social justice,
environmental protection and peace.
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Treat the students with dignity and not behave in a vindictive
manner towards any of them for any reason.
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Pay attention to only the attainment of the student in the
assessment of merit.
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Make themselves available to the students even beyond their
class hours and help and guide students without any remuneration
or reward.
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Aid students to develop an understanding of our national
heritage and national goals.
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Refrain from inciting students against other students,
colleagues or administration.
Teachers and Colleagues
Teachers should:
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Treat other members of the profession in the same manner as they
themselves wish to be treated.
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Speak respectfully to other teachers and render assistance for
professional betterment.
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Refrain from making unsubstantiated allegations against
colleagues to higher authorities .
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Refrain from allowing considerations of caste, creed, religion,
race or sex in their professional endeavour.
Teachers and Authorities
Teachers should:
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Discharge their professional responsibilities according to the
existing rules and adhere to procedures and methods consistent
with their profession in initiating steps through their own
institutional bodies and / or professional organisations for
change of any such rule detrimental to the professional
interest.
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Refrain from undertaking any other employment and commitment,
including private tuitions and coaching classes which are likely
to interfere with their professional responsibilities.
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Co-operate in the formulation of policies of the institution by
accepting various offices and discharge responsibilities which
such offices may demand.
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Co-operate through their organisations in the formulation of
policies of the other institutions and accept offices.
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Co-operate with the authorities for the betterment of the
institutions keeping in view the interest and in conformity with
the dignity of the profession.
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Adhere to the terms of contract:
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Give and expect due notice before a change of position takes
place.
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Refrain from availing themselves of leave except on unavoidable
grounds and as far as practicable with prior intimation, keeping
in view their particular responsibility for completion of
academic schedule.
Teachers and Non-Teaching Staff
Teachers should:
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Treat the non-teaching staff as colleagues and equal partners in
a cooperative undertaking, within every educational institution.
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Help in the functioning of joint-staff councils covering both
the teachers and the non-teaching staff.
Teachers and Guardians
Teachers should:
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Try to see through teachers' bodies and organisations, that
institutions maintain contact with the guardians, their
students, send reports of their performance to the guardians
whenever necessary and meet the guardians in meetings convened
for the purpose for mutual exchange of ideas and for the benefit
of the institution.
Teachers and Society
Teachers should:
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Recognise that education is a public service and strive to keep
the public informed of the educational programmes which are
being provided.
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Work to improve education in the community and strengthen the
community's moral and intellectual life.
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Be aware of social problems and take part in such activities as
would be conducive to the progress of society and hence the
country as a whole.
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Perform the duties of citizenship, participate in community
activities and shoulder responsibilities of public offices.
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Refrain from taking part in or subscribing to or assisting in
any way activities, which tend to promote feeling of hatred or
enmity among different communities, religions or linguistic
groups but actively work for national integration.