Lesson Study #4 Ethics and Teacher Commitment to Students

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• EDU 451
• Year 2

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Code of Ethics

Inquiry Question

What does it take to be a teacher who is ethically committed to students?

Ethics

Ethics

Ethics is a system of moral principles. that govern a person's behavior or the conducting of an activity.

Doing what's right for students as defined by the Code of Ethics.

Key Words

• Remunerative--ruh*myoo*nr*ay*tuhv
• Fairness                                                        
• Role Model
• Professionalism
• Confidentiality
• Trust
• Accountability

Key words

• Compassion
• Relationship-building
• Caring
• Integrity
• commitment
• unity
• expectations

 Focus Standards

Standard 4: Teacher/Student Relationship

Standard 7: Remunerative Conduct

Standard 8: Maintenance of Confidentiality

        Standard 4: Teacher/Student Relationship

An educator should always maintain a professional relationship with all students, both in and outside the classroom.

Ethical conduct includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Fulfilling the roles of trusted confidante, mentor, and advocate for students’ growth. Nurturing the intellectual, physical, emotional, social, and civic potential of all students.

• Providing an environment that does not needlessly expose students to unnecessary embarrassment or disparagement.

• Creating, supporting, and maintaining a challenging learning environment for all students.

Unethical conduct includes, but is not limited to, the following: (4)

• Committing any act of child abuse, including physical or verbal abuse.

• Committing any act of cruelty to children or any act of child endangerment.

• Committing or soliciting any unlawful sexual act.
•  Engaging in harassing behavior on the basis of race, gender, national origin, religion, or disability.

• Soliciting, encouraging, or consummating an inappropriate written, verbal, or physical relationship with a student.

• Furnishing tobacco, alcohol, or illegal/unauthorized drugs to any student or allowing a student to consume alcohol or illegal/unauthorized drugs.

Standard 7: Remunerative Conduct

An educator should maintain integrity with students, colleagues, parents, patrons, or businesses when accepting gifts, gratuities, favors, and additional compensation.

Ethical conduct includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Insuring that institutional privileges are not used for personal gain.

• Insuring that school policies or procedures are not impacted by gifts or gratuities from any person or organization.

Unethical conduct includes, but is not limited to, the following:(7)

• Soliciting students or parents of students to purchase equipment, supplies, or services from the educator or to participate in activities that financially benefit the educator unless approved by the local governing body.

• Accepting gifts from vendors or potential vendors for personal use or gain where there appears to be a conflict of interest.

 • Tutoring students assigned to the educator for remuneration unless approved by the local board of education.

Standard 8: Maintenance of Confidentiality

An educator should comply with state and federal laws and local school hoard policies relating to confidentiality of student and personnel records, standardized test material, and other information covered by confidentiality agreements.

Ethical conduct includes, but is not limited to, the following:

 • Keeping in confidence information about students that has been obtained in the course of professional service unless disclosure serves professional purposes or is required by law.

 • Maintaining diligently the security of standardized test supplies and resources.

 teaching identified test items, publishing or distributing test items or answers, discussing test items, and violating local school system or state directions for the use of tests or test items.

 • Violating other confidentiality agreements required by state or local policy.

Unethical conduct includes, but is not limited to, the following: (8)

• Sharing confidential information concerning student academic and disciplinary records, health and medical information, family status/income, and assessment/testing results unless disclosure is required or permitted by law.

• Violating confidentiality agreements related to standardized testing including copying or teaching identified test items, publishing or distributing test items or answers, discussing test items, and violating local school system or state directions for the use of tests or test items.

• Violating other confidentiality agreements required by state or local policy.

Inquiry Question

What does it take to be a teacher who is ethically committed to students?

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UMMMMM.............

“Kids don’t remember what you try to teach them. 

They remember what you are.”

                                                                       -Jim Henson,

                                                                                     American puppeteer

Mr. Jone's commitment
to students

Expert Home Group Questions

1. What standard does your scenario address?

2. Summarize your scenario

3. Discuss opinions on the scenario (Try to reach consensus.)

 • Include at least 3-5 substantive statements

4. What possible issues/concerns might this scenario raise?

5. How could this situation become a violation of the “Code?

6. In this situation, what are some potential negative consequences for

 the teacher and for the students.

7. What responses/actions will result in a more positive outcome and/or what

     proactive measures might be considered.

Expert Home Group Questions

1. What standard does your scenario address?

2. Summarize your scenario

3. Discuss opinions on the scenario (Try to reach consensus.)

 • Include at least 3-5 substantive statements

4. What possible issues/concerns might this scenario raise?

5. How could this situation become a violation of the “Code?

6. In this situation, what are some potential negative consequences for

 the teacher and for the students.

7. What responses/actions will result in a more positive outcome and/or what

     proactive measures might be considered.

Respond here by answering question #1 and then include 3-5 substantive statements from answering 2-7. Summarize

You Do

Now you will use Jigsaw to work in groups  and complete our practice activity.

Starting with table 1 count off.. 1,2, 3, 4

once all have counted please move quickly and quietly to the table with your number. That is your group number which will also tell you the scenario you will read.

Scenarios(Jigsaw)

Group One will read: Scenario 1 entitled: Electronic                      Communications with Students

Group Two will read: Scenario 2 entitled: Contact with Students

Group Three will read: Scenario 3 entitled: Student Confidentiality

Group Four will read: Scenario 4 entitled: Teacher Using Position for Personal Gain

Report Back

Respond to question #1 and then provide 3-5 substantive statements from questions 2-7 discussed and answered.

Answer the questions on the handout.(individually) 

Type your responses in your group's slide.

Group One will read: Scenario 1 entitled: Electronic Communications with Students

Group Two will read: Scenario 2 entitled: Contact with Students

Group Three will read: Scenario 3 entitled: Student Confidentiality

Group Four will read: Scenario 4 entitled: Teacher Using Position for Personal Gain

____ are principles of morality or rules of conduct.

1. Customs
2. Traditions
3. Cultures
4. Ethics

Lacking moral principles.

1. Ethical Dilemmas
2. Unethical
3. Crazy values
4. Reputation

In your own words answer today's Inquiry Question.
What does it take to be a teacher who is ethically
committed to students?

Exit Ticket
3 things you learned
2 questions you still have
I thing that made you say "WOW!"

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