Ethical Dilemmas in Education Standing Up for Honesty and Integrity

by Johns, Beverley H.; McGrath, Mary Z.; Mathur, Sarup R.

• ISBN13: 9781578867837
• ISBN10: 1578867835
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-03-20
• Publisher: R&L Education

Summary

Unethical practices in education come at too great a cost when our future generation is at stake. Educators are role models for students in their future careers and so must believe in and use ethical practices. In politics, in big and small business, and in legal and medical practice the question of ethical practices surrounds us. Have people become desensitized to ethics? Are we condoning unethical practice? Our educational profession must stand up for honesty and integrity. We, as educators, have the obligation of setting the standards for ethics. Ethical Dilemmas in Education addresses the dilemmas teachers face every day throughout all aspects of education in a comprehensive manner. The book outlines standards of professionalism and presents information teachers can use for the challenges teachers face. With the policies of today's educational system, teachers need to stand up for honesty and integrity, providing role models for students in their future careers. This book guides teachers towards developing ethical habits and a professional demeanor.

Author Biography

Beverley H. Johns has more than thirty-five years' experience working with students with significant behavioral disorders and learning disabilities. She is the author or coauthor of nine published books, is active in a number of state and national organizations, and was the 2000 recipient of the Outstanding Leadership Award of the International Council for Exceptional Children. Mary Z. McGrath taught for thirty-one years, primarily in the area of special education, in Bloomington, Minnesota, public schools. She currently writes and offers varied workshops to educators, parents, and the general public. Sarup R. Mathur is Clinical Professor, Cluster Chair of the Special Education Program at Arizona State University. She has extensive experience in developing educational programs for students with special needs. She is interested in the topics of professional development for teachers and high-quality preservice education.

Table of Contents

Ethical Dilemmas in Education	p. 1
Professionalism	p. 13
Everyday Challenges to Our Educational Values	p. 37
Dealing with Conflicts of Interest	p. 57
The Cost of Borderline Actions	p. 71
Difficulties Faced in "Doing the Right Thing"	p. 85
When Teachers Experience Accusations of Misconduct	p. 97
Decision Making for Students: The IEP Process	p. 109
Testing	p. 119
Showing Integrity When Working with Colleagues	p. 129
Working with Parents	p. 145
Behavior Management	p. 159
Maintaining Integrity across the Board	p. 175
A Call to Action	p. 185
Conclusion: The Ethical Educator-You	p. 197
About the Authors	p. 203
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