Professional Standards & Ethics Flashcards
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A speed reading instructor advertises that all students will triple their reading speed within one week. What ethical principle does this most likely violate?
Answer: Truthful and substantiated advertising claims
Guaranteeing specific results for all students without evidence constitutes an unsubstantiated advertising claim.
A student shares that they have a diagnosed reading disability during a speed reading course. What is the instructor's most ethical response?
Answer: Refer the student to appropriate specialists while adapting instruction where possible
Ethical practice requires working within one's competence, adapting where possible, and referring to qualified specialists.
When reporting reading speed improvements to prospective clients, an ethical instructor should:
Answer: Present typical results with honest context about comprehension trade-offs
Honest reporting requires typical results and acknowledgment that speed gains can affect comprehension.
An instructor discovers a colleague is selling students' contact information to a marketing company. The most appropriate first action is to:
Answer: Address the concern through proper reporting channels within the organization
Professional standards require addressing misconduct through appropriate internal reporting channels first.
Why is informed consent important before enrolling a student in a speed reading program?
Answer: Students deserve accurate expectations about methods, time commitment, and realistic outcomes
Informed consent ensures students understand the methods, effort required, and realistic outcomes before committing.
A speed reading instructor is asked to teach a technique they know lacks scientific support, such as reading multiple lines simultaneously with full comprehension. Ethically, they should:
Answer: Disclose the evidence limitations honestly while teaching what is supported
Integrity requires disclosing when techniques lack scientific support rather than presenting them as proven.
Which practice best demonstrates professional accountability in a speed reading course?
Answer: Tracking measurable student progress and adjusting instruction based on results
Accountability means measuring real outcomes, including comprehension, and adapting instruction accordingly.