Ch. 8

Chapter 8 Notes

What are the ethical and legal issues facing teachers?

·      Teachers need to understand fully how two basic legal terms, due process and liability, relate to their work.

Ethics of Teaching

·      Appreciation of Moral Deliberation

·      Empathy

·      Knowledge

·      Reasoning

·      Courage

·      Interpersonal Skills

The Teacher and the law

·      In loco parentis- in the place of parents.

·      Tenure- (continuing contract status)

* Teachers must be vigilant about possible abuse of their students.