11 taboos for teachers

To preserve and protect ethical traditions, the Ministry sets out specific regulations for teachers:

1. Do not take advantage of your position or power to commit illegal acts, rules, or regulations; do not cause difficulties or troubles for learners and the people.

2. Do not cheat or be dishonest in studying, scientific research and performing teaching and educational tasks.

3. Do not oppress, oppress, or have biased, discriminatory, or prejudiced attitudes toward learners; do not assist or cover up negative behaviors in teaching, learning, and training of learners and colleagues.

4. Do not violate the body, insult the honor and dignity of students, colleagues and others. Do not affect the work and life of colleagues and others.

5. Do not organize extra teaching and learning contrary to regulations.

6. Do not smoke or drink alcohol in the workplace, at school or in unauthorized places or while performing teaching duties or participating in school educational activities.

7. Do not use mobile phones or do personal work during meetings, while in class, studying, invigilating, or grading exams.

8. Do not cause factionalism, localism, or disunity in the collective and in community activities.

9. The podium must not be used as a place to propagate or disseminate content that is contrary to the views and policies of the Party and State.

10. Do not shirk responsibility, shirk duties, or leave work without permission; do not come late or leave early, skip hours or teaching sessions, cut or squeeze the curriculum, or violate professional regulations that affect the discipline and order of the school.

11. Do not organize or participate in activities related to social evils such as gambling, prostitution, drugs, superstition; do not use, store, or disseminate obscene or harmful cultural products.

In May 2018, in response to the situation of some teachers violating the regulations, affecting the reputation and image of teachers, causing outrage in the industry and public opinion, the Ministry of Education issued a directive on strengthening management and improving teachers' ethics.

Accordingly, departments need to coordinate with teacher training institutions to develop and train ways to identify and prevent situations and risks that can lead to unethical behavior, and provide psychological counseling for teachers and learners when situations arise.

Educational institutions must increase dissemination of legal knowledge, industry regulations, and personal responsibility in building and implementing school order and discipline. In cases where teachers violate, depending on the severity and relevant legal regulations, the handling method includes suspending teaching, arranging other work pending processing, or considering downsizing, terminating work contracts/labor contracts.