PEDAGOGICAL ETHICS OF THE TEACHER: THE ROLE OF PROFESSIONAL DUTY, JUSTICE, AND MORAL RESPONSIBILITY IN THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS

This article examines the pedagogical ethics of teachers and analyzes the moral and ethical principles that underpin professional teaching practice, including justice, duty, conscience, honor, and dignity. It highlights the crucial role of the teacher’s moral character, personal example, and professional responsibility in the education and upbringing of the younger generation. The study emphasizes that pedagogical ethics serves as a fundamental foundation for building trust-based relationships between teachers, students, parents, and the wider educational community. The article explores the philosophical and historical roots of ethics, drawing on the views of classical and modern thinkers, and discusses the development of ethical norms within pedagogical activity. Special attention is given to the principle of justice in education, which is presented as a key factor in ensuring fairness, objectivity, and moral authority in teacher–student interactions. The paper also addresses the negative impact of behaviors that contradict universal moral values, identifying them as obstacles to effective education and moral development.