The Ethics of School Administration

by Strike, Kenneth A.; Haller, Emil J.; Soltis, Jonas F.; Teachers College Press

• ISBN13: 9780807737590
• ISBN10: 0807737593
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1998-07-01
• Publisher: Teachers College Pr

Summary

This popular text features a rigorous yet practical approach to the difficult dilemmas that so often arise in school administration. Using case studies to illustrate particular ethical issues, the authors cover such topics as: standards a[ assessment and evaluation a[ equal opportunity a[ multiculturalism a[ religious differences a[ due process a[ freedom of expression a[ personal liberty a[ and authority. Updated to address todayas emphasis on meeting standards and raising test scores, the new Third Edition features new cases that discuss such current issues as zero tolerance policies and integrity in reporting data, and a revised chapter addressing the difficulty of focusing on standards while also dealing with competing demands, such as respecting the professional judgment of teachers, turning schools into learning communities, and engaging parents and members of the larger community in school life.

Author Biography

Kenneth A. Strike is Professor of Cultural Foundations of Education at Syracuse University and Professor Emeritus of Philosophy of Education at Cornell University Emil J. Haller is Professor Emeritus of Educational Administration at Cornell University. Jonas F. Soltis is William Heard Kilpatrick Professor of Philosophy and Education Emeritus at Teachers College, Columbia University

Table of Contents

Preface	ix	(2)
A Note to the Instructor	xi
Chapter 1 Administration and Ethical Teaching	1	(6)
A Case	1	(1)
Purposes of This Book	2	(1)
The Nature of Ethical Inquiry	3	(2)
Learning Moral Reasoning	5	(2)
Chapter 2 Intellectual Liberty	7	(23)
A Case	7	(1)
Dispute	8	(1)
Concept: Freedom of Expression	9	(5)
Analysis: Ethical Decision Making	14	(4)
The Principle of Benefit Maximization	16	(1)
The Principle of Equal Respect	17	(1)
Conclusion	18	(1)
Additional Cases	19	(11)
Equal Time?	19	(4)
Two Black Swans	23	(4)
The Last Straw?	27	(3)
Chapter 3 Individual Freedom and the Public Interest	30	(21)
A Case	30	(1)
Dispute	31	(1)
Concept: Personal Liberty	32	(4)
Analysis: The Nature of Moral Judgements	36	(6)
Conclusion	42	(1)
Additional Cases	43	(8)
Tiger! Tiger! Burning Bright	43	(3)
Pregnant	46	(2)
The Aryan Brotherhood	48	(3)
Chapter 4 Equal Educational Opportunity	51	(22)
A Case	51	(1)
Dispute	52	(1)
Concept: Equality	53	(6)
Analysis: Moral Experience	59	(3)
Conclusion	62	(1)
Additional Cases	62	(11)
Can Mathematicians Reason?	62	(4)
Bigotry?	66	(4)
Little School, Big Problem	70	(3)
Chapter 5 Educational Evaluation	73	(18)
A Case	73	(2)
Dispute	75	(1)
Concept: Due Process	76	(3)
Analysis: Respect for Persons	79	(4)
Conclusion	83	(1)
Additional Cases	84	(7)
A Letter of Recommendation	84	(2)
A Matter of Standards	86	(3)
A Problem of Grades	89	(2)
Chapter 6 Educational Authority	91	(24)
A Case	91	(1)
Dispute	92	(1)
Concept: Democracy	93	(7)
Analysis: Objective Moral Reasoning	100	(6)
Conclusion	106	(1)
Additional Cases	106	(9)
Democracy in Action	106	(3)
Are Schools More Important Than Sewers?	109	(2)
Educational Auditors	111	(4)
Chapter 7 Diversity: Multiculturalism and Religion	115	(32)
A Case	115	(3)
Dispute	118	(1)
Concepts and Issues	119	(17)
Radical Diversity	122	(4)
Consequentialist and Nonconsequentialist Views on Diversity	126	(3)
Pros and Cons	129	(4)
Persons and Citizens	133	(3)
Additional Cases	136	(11)
A Christmas Quarrel	136	(2)
Understanding Infibulation	138	(5)
The People of the Corn	143	(4)
Chapter 8 Supplemental Cases	147	(24)
Case #1: Friendly Support or Sexual Harassment?	149	(1)
Case #2: Abuse? Neglect? Or Nothing to Worry About?	150	(2)
Case #3: The Rumors About Taylor Roberts	152	(2)
Case #4: Honors Courses and Board Policy	154	(1)
Case #5: A Matter of Honesty	157	(1)
Case #6: A Matter of Integrity	158	(2)
Case #7: Merit or Mercy?	160	(1)
Case #8: A Conflict of Interest	161	(1)
Case #9: Exploitation	162	(2)
Case #10: Borrowed Property?	164	(1)
Case #11: An Office Affair	165	(2)
Case #12: Societal and Individual Good	167	(1)
Case #13: Job References for Students	168	(1)
Case #14: Confidentiality, Obligations, and Friendship	169	(1)
Case #15: Loyalty	170	(1)
Annotated Bibliography	171	(5)
Index	176