CHAPTER NINE

GENERAL

60. Liability of teachers:

Teachers are bound to be liable for any acts or omissions that run contrary to professional standards or falls short of commonly held values, practices and norms.

61. Constructive criticism:

Teachers should criticize their colleagues, constituted authorities or public affairs in the country, only constructively and with a high sense of responsibility.

62. Open mindedness :

Teachers should be open minded to their colleagues, learners, the general public and help to bring to their attention all information that may be essential for their professional growth, development and general welfare.

63. Incentive for good behaviour:

Teachers who distinguish themselves in the discharge of their professional duties may have the opportunity of receiving recognition from Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria in form of merit awards as well as recommendation for national honours and other benefits.

64. Interpretation of Teachers Code of Conduct (TCC):

In the case of any conflict arising from the interpretation of this Code of Conduct, such a case should be brought to the Registrar/Chief Executive, Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria for clarification.