There are three ways teachers ethically influence their students. First is by personal example, second is by creating a beneficial classroom climate, and last is by the ethical dialogue in which they use.
Two types of due process are mentioned. Substantive due process which has to so with the issue itself and procedural due process is the fairness of the process followed.The authors also discuss what a legal contract is and what happens after the teacher is hired. In most states, the teacher is on a tree year probationary period in which a newly hired teacher can be fired for no reason. After the three years have expired, the teacher gain tenure. With tenure a teacher is less likely to become fired. The most common reasons for dismissal of a tenure teacher include immorality, insubordination, incompetence, and conduct unbecoming a teacher,".Teachers are also considered liable for their students and should ensure the safety and well-being of their classroom, work spaces and in any other activities they oversee. It is the teachers' responsibility to report child abuse. The authors go on to discuss self defense, assault and battery, freedom of expressions, symbolic expression, and academic expression.
Most importantly, the authors discuss what an accepted lifestyle of a teacher is. The authors give examples of personal appearance, private sexual behavior, and conduct with students. At no time are teachers allowed to engage in sexual conduct with a student.The authors also discuss different laws within the schools about religion. One law that I was not aware of, was in 2000, the courts ruled that student-led prayer violates the First Amendment. The authors also give guidelines for educators when it comes to suspension and expulsion. And another thing that I was not aware of is that twenty two states still allow corporal punishment I assumed that since Kentucky did not allow corporal punishment, that it was a federal law, not state.By far, I think that this chapter has been the most knowledgeable and beneficial chapter I have read thus far. This chapter was crammed full of 'need-to-know' information.
One thing that I often hear now is that principals are looking at social networks such as the one of the most popular ones and are sort of looking into what some of their teachers are posting. For instance here I am at a local club drinking and staying up late and it is a school night. Of course that is a personal issue and the question is should a judgement be made based on your personal life??? Something to think about.
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