Summary

Teachers in India historically "taught the students by precept and by setting personal example\x97humility and simplicity were his greatest virtues" (Prakasha & Jayamma, 2012), and this model is reflected in the 'Code of Professional Ethics for School Teachers' developed by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) jointly with All India Primary Teacher's Federation (AIPTF), All India Secondary Teacher's Federation (AISTF), and the All India Federation of Educational Associations (AIFEA) (the list of contributing bodies is suggestive of the process that led to the development of the code).
The document asserts that "there should be a code of ethics which may be evolved by the teaching community itself" in order to raise the status of the teaching profession (NCERT, 2010). It states that "every child has a fundamental right to receive education of good quality," where this education develops the individual personality, faith in democracy and social justice, cultural heritage and national consciousness. It defines teacher obligations in relation to the student, the parents and guardians, to the society and nation, and to the profession.
This document is almost unique in assertion, in the explanatory notes, that "the demonstration of genuine love and affection by teachers for their students is essential for learning to happen. Treating all children with love and affection irrespective of their school performance and achievement level is the core of the teaching learning process" (NCERT, 2010). To that end, the authors write, "Teachers should create trust, confidence, interest, enthusiasm and hope and not fear, frustration and disappointment in the students."

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