Guild of Educators

Code of Conduct

This code of conduct is a living document. As we grow and learn this is likely to change.

We are dedicated to providing a respectful, harassment-free community for everyone. We want all our members to flourish. We recognize that there will be differences in opinions, but we strive to overcome those differences with grace.

There is a lot of passion in education, and a lot of different contradictory beliefs. When disagreements happen it is important to handle them with curiosity. Keep the following in mind:

  • We are all here to grow so that we can better help others to grow
  • If you and I disagree then it doesn't mean it's you versus me, a disagreement is an opportunity to get closer to the truth. Curiosity will help everyone win

To make clear what is expected, all members are required to conform to the following Code of Conduct:

Our Community

Members of our community are open, considerate, and respectful. Behaviors that reinforce these values contribute to a positive environment, and include:

  • Fostering curiosity: in ourselves and our learners
  • Being open: Members of the community are open to collaboration.
  • Focusing on what is best for the community We’re respectful of the processes set forth in the community, and we work within them.
  • Acknowledging time and effort We’re respectful of the volunteer efforts that permeate the community. We’re thoughtful when addressing the efforts of others, keeping in mind that oftentimes the labour was completed simply for the good of the community.
  • Showing empathy towards other community members. We’re attentive in our communications, whether in person or online, and we’re tactful when approaching differing views.
  • Being considerate Members of the community are considerate of their peers.
  • Being respectful. We’re respectful of others, their positions, their skills, their commitments, and their efforts. We’re receptive to constructive comments and criticism, as the experiences and skill sets of other members contribute to the whole of our efforts.
  • Gracefully accepting constructive criticism. When we disagree, we are courteous in raising our issues.
  • Using welcoming and inclusive language. We’re accepting of all who wish to take part in our activities, fostering an environment where anyone can participate and everyone can make a difference.

Our Standards

Every member of our community has the right to have their identity respected. The Guild of Teachers community is dedicated to providing a positive experience for everyone, regardless of age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, ethnicity, nationality, race, religion (or lack thereof), education, cultural and cognitive variations, or socio-economic status.

Inappropriate Behaviors

Examples of unacceptable behavior by participants include:

  • Harassment of any participants in any form
  • Deliberate intimidation, stalking, or following
  • Logging or taking screenshots of online activity for harassment purposes
  • Publishing others’ private information, such as a physical or electronic address, without explicit permission
  • Violent threats or language directed against another person
  • Incitement of violence or harassment towards any individual, including encouraging a person to commit suicide or to engage in self-harm
  • Creating additional online accounts to harass another person or circumvent a ban
  • Language and imagery in online communities or any conference venue, including talks, that sexualises, insults, demeans, or attacks groups or specific individuals
  • Insults, put-downs, or jokes that are based upon stereotypes, that are exclusionary, or that hold others up for ridicule
  • Unwelcome sexual attention or advances
  • Unwelcome physical contact, including simulated physical contact (e.g., textual descriptions like “hug” or “backrub”) without consent or after a request to stop
  • Patterns of inappropriate social contact, such as requesting/assuming inappropriate levels of intimacy with others
  • Sustained disruption of online community discussions, in-person presentations, or other in-person events
  • Continued one-on-one communication after requests to cease
  • Other conduct that is inappropriate for a professional audience including people of many different backgrounds

Community members asked to stop any inappropriate behaviour are expected to comply immediately.

Be Professional and Don't Spam

This is not the place to advertise your services or your business.

If you have any questions about marketing your services please reach out to an organizer.

Consequences

If a participant engages in behavior that violates this Code of Conduct, the Code of Conduct team may take action they deem appropriate, including warning the offender or expulsion from the community and community events.

License

This Code of Conduct is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 License.

Attribution

This Code of Conduct is based on the EuroPython Society Code of Conduct, which is under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License.

Changelog

  • 2024-07-20: Version 1