EDUW 695 - Ethics and Issues in Education Standard 9
TEACHERS ARE ABLE TO EVALUATE THEMSELVES.
A code of ethics helps guide decisions for a group of people.
I used the National Science Teachers Association's code of ethics to guide my analysis of transitioning to multi-age science instruction.
Social media is a new area of law which is yet to be fully developed.
Social media blurs the lines of what is and isn't able to be disciplined by schools.
While freedom of speech precedence cases can be helpful, some don't apply to the social media context.
There are many filters that influence how educators view the purpose of education.
I identify as a cognitive processor meaning I value teaching relevant skills as opposed to straight knowledge.
There are valid arguments on both sides of a non-zero grading policy.
I supported having a non-zero grading policy as it is unfair mathematically, supports students that struggle academically, supports students coming from dysfunctional homes, and it reduces the likelihood students will withdraw from learning.
Every situation has two sides and can be rationalized with educational philosophy.
In order to determine the best course of action in difficult situations it is helpful to break them down into facts, both argument sides, and how educational philosophy fits into the situation.
This was a great learning experience in thinking through the difficult situations we are put in as teachers.