As an Educator ( trainer) my responsibilities are towards my students, clients, myself, to the law and anyone who may be affected by my acts or omissions. I consider myself to have moral and legal obligations to the aforementioned. I am primarily a first aid and social care trainer and as such learners can expect from me, teaching that respects them and encompasses diversity and inclusion. My teaching should uplift students socially, intellectually, emotionally, and personally
I am freelance, it is my responsibility to ensure honesty to my clients with training delivery that meets their expectations and requirements fully.
I myself must engage in continual professional development. Embrace the fact that teaching is a two way experience. I am a facilitator not a lecturer.
“ The educator, believing in the worth and dignity of each learner, recognizes the importance of the pursuit of truth, devotion to excellence, and the nurture of democratic principles. Essential to these goals is the freedom to learn and to teach, the guarantee of equal education opportunity for all “
National Education Association (NEA) code of ethics
I have a responsibility to work within the legislation that governs the content of my courses and the way I must or must not deliver that content. I have responsibility within general health and safety law too.
My work is affected by others such as suppliers, governing bodies, and clients who have some form of contractual responsibility towards me. The diversity of my learners has potential effect too; they have responsibilities for their behaviour towards me hence the need for course or “house” rules.
My responsibilities go beyond my students; they will leave with new skills and often have a direct impact on someone’s wellbeing or survival. I am responsible to my learners but always aware of further far reaching responsibilities.