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Course Description
Ethical behavior and decision making in an education environment are the focus of this course. Philosophical theories, legal decisions, ethical frameworks and behavior codes are identified. Bias, values, and cultural norms are examined as an influence. Current educational issues are examined. Students will leave the course with a critical thinking framework for making ethical decisions as educators.
Learning Objectives
1. Recognize the influence of bias, values, and cultural norms on ethical decision making.
2. Critique legal decisions impacting education.
3. Critically evaluate and defend professional and political educational decisions.
4. Apply the ethical inquiry framework introduced in class to personal and societal educational issues.
Wisconsin Teaching Standard
Standard #9: Teachers are able to evaluate themselves.
The teacher is a reflective practitioner who continually evaluates the effects of his/her choices and actions on others (students, parents, and other professionals in the learning community), and who actively seeks out opportunities to grow professionally.
Research Rationale
To demonstrate my ability to reach Wisconsin Teaching Standard 9, I focused on a variety of educational philosophies, legal cases, and codes of ethics that better inform my practices as an art educator. As a cohort, we also intentionally examined a variety of scenarios through multiple lenses that acknowledge a diversity in cultures, opinions, and values among stakeholders and community members in our education system. These practices prepared me to make decisions as an educator based on a well-informed set of personal values and ethical principles.
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