The Declaration of Independence says that all men are created equal, so don’t they deserve to be treated that way too? There is a common code of conduct that exists, or at least should exist, between all human beings. This code dictates how we should treat those around us. Fundamentally this is based on what is known as ‘The Golden Rule,’ which is ‘do unto others as you would have others do to you.’ However this code in the business world is known as professionalism. Professionalism is exactly what it implies; it is how professional we act towards other. This can include our common courtesies such as speaking out of turn, being a distraction, or entering or leaving at inappropriate times. This same code of conduct translates into our classrooms. Our teachers deserve respect for the hard work that they put into their lessons. As such we should treat them the way we would want to be treated if it was us teaching the class. However sometimes this does not always work. I personally wouldn’t mind being treated a certain way by students. There are some things that just wouldn’t bother me. However to others it might, that is why we sometimes we have to consider the feelings of the person, which might be different from our own. As we do this our teachers will in turn treat us with more respect. When we do what is right, and be professional, everyone wins.
Some of this article was inspired by http://www.systemsguild.com/GuildSite/TDM/Professionalism.html
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