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Ethics In Education

Ethics In Education. Justin Hill. The Back Story. Beginning 2 nd Semester 2012 Student/Athlete killed in a car accident District & Building Admins request coach/teacher to serve as a grief counselor to assist students in need 4 male student/athletes participate in counseling sessions

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Ethics In Education

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  1. Ethics In Education Justin Hill

  2. The Back Story • Beginning 2nd Semester 2012 • Student/Athlete killed in a car accident • District & Building Admins request coach/teacher to serve as a grief counselor to assist students in need • 4 male student/athletes participate in counseling sessions • 2 of the 4 transpire to steal teacher’s keys • In-Service day – All 4 break in/vandalize

  3. The Break In • 3 Teachers/Roommates • Saran Wrap • Furniture • Appliances • Tenant's Dog • Personal Belongings • Dresser Drawers

  4. Ethical Issues • Teenage Behavior • Parent Behavior • Teacher/Student Relationship • Administrator/Teacher Relationships

  5. Teenage Behavior • Motivation

  6. Teenager Behavior • Peer recognition & approval trumps all else • Consequences represent afterthoughts • Punishments are unfair

  7. Parent Behavior • Defending the indefensible • The blame game • Teachers • Other students • The public education system

  8. Parent Behavior • Right vs. Wrong • Accountability = Hard Work • Must be more than a facilitator of happiness

  9. Teacher/Student Relationship • Horrible instances of child abuse • Warwick • York • This situation was different • Teacher served as grief counselor • Developed emotional connections

  10. Building Administrator/Teacher Relationship • Professionalism Questioned • “Unsatisfactory” Rating to PA Dept. of Ed. • Letters placed into personnel files • Apology letters withheld • Principal received 2 letters 2 days after the incident • “Wanted to let the events play out first”

  11. District Administrators/Teacher Relationship • Superintendent makes a “deal” • All 4 students “expelled” • Approved by school board • Allowed to finish required courses for graduation • Course work graded by teachers (including 1 victim) • Students fast tracked to graduation • Burden placed onto teachers • No accountability • “Living Legends” to other students (YOLO)

  12. Audience Take Recommendation to follow • What are your thoughts regarding the case study?

  13. Recommendation • Personal Struggle – How can I perform my duties in an environment that perpetuates unethical behavior? • Encourage colleagues to focus on character development • Lead by example – Regularly demonstrate ethical behavior • Remember why teaching is important

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