Exploring the Value Implications and Practical Dilemmas of Contemporary Teachers' Professional Ethics

As teacher professionalization advances, the notion of teachers' professional ethics has gained increasing attention. It seeks to strengthen ethical knowledge, awareness, competence, and sentiments, enabling teachers to act ethically in their professional roles. Yet, deeper research reveals unresolved issues. This paper addresses three key questions: the relation between professional and fundamental ethics, the choice between an ethics of care and an ethics of justice, and whether professional ethics reflects external regulation or self-discipline. These inquiries highlight both the value orientation and practical dilemmas of teachers' professional ethics.