Task 5a: Ethics

Ethics. 

An insightful topic for myself discovering the codes of practice i automatically have been using whilst running my business.

This was extremely interesting for me as one would assume that most people who are running a business normally have their own ethics/code of practice. However, as my business partner and myself have been teaching together for numerous years we rarely seem to disagree when working together and our ethics would be the same.

Normally i would pick up the phone and give her a ring asking her what her ethics are when teaching/running our business. But sticking to the task given to me, i have to consider the ethics which i use without referencing to documents or discussion. 

I decided it would be interesting if wrote down all the ethics that i would normally use in my workplace and then ask my partner what her standard ethics are. Comparing them afterwards will show if our ethics differ.

My ethics whilst running my business (Teaching Dance)

Health & Safety - Student’s safety is always a number 1 priority in my line of work. Weather this be making sure moves are being executed correctly, the studio/workplace is clean/tidy and acceptable to dance in, fire exits are known & generally keeping an eye on the students to make sure they are well.

Punctuality - Arriving at least 15 mins before any dance class to make sure i have enough time to set up and are able to greet students and parents as they arrive. Also making sure that my punctuality whilst sending invoices or replying to voicemails, emails and messages is impeccable. 

Commitment - Always making sure that i put 100% into every class i teach so that every student is getting the most out of every class.

Preparation - Being preparing is an important factor as a dance teacher. Making sure i am fully prepared for every dance class with the correct music, prepared choreography and a lesson plan.

Respect - I always make sure that all my students know how to respect each other during a dance class. Supporting other students at all times when dancing. 

Behavior - I do not accept any bad behavior in my classes. Students are warned if being disruptive to other pupils and absolutely no fighting or swearing. 

Fun - Always making sure that every student is having an enjoyable dance class and as well as working hard at the same time they are having fun! 

Improving my methods - As a dance teacher i am constantly trying to improve my methods of teaching. This is usually done by attending dance classes to make sure i am improving myself to which i can share this knowledge with my students.

After re-reading through my idea of ethics, i couldn’t help but think these actually sound a lot like rules? Are these ethics something that i have i have learnt from somewhere else or just my natural instincts?