ETHICS ESSAY SEMINAR 1 (1)

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Sherrie Luhrman Professor Crowder February 4, 2024 Introduction Ethics is a crucial aspect of professional conduct in the education industry, requiring educators to uphold high moral standards. Adherence to ethical values is essential for fulfilling commitments to students, the public, and the education profession. This essay aims to provide a thorough examination of ethics, including an analysis of its definition, application in professional responsibility, connection to classroom experiences, and integration with the Florida Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct. The essay will also explore the educator's responsibility to students, the rights of students and parents, and how the Saint Leo core value of integrity intersects with ethical obligations. Ethics, as the foundation of moral philosophy, refers to the principles regulating human behavior, distinguishing between right and wrong actions. In the context of education, ethics encompasses the principles and values that guide educators in decision-making processes affecting students, the community, and the education profession. To ensure a comprehensive understanding of ethics, numerous sources will be cited to form a well-rounded definition and explanation. Educators are expected to maintain professional responsibility and ethical behavior, adhering to the Florida Education Profession's Professional Conduct Principles. The analysis and application portion will delve into the concepts of professional responsibility, ethical behavior, and high moral standards, focusing on educators' expected obligations to students, the public, and the educational profession. A

critical study of these values will reveal the dedication required to uphold the integrity of the teaching profession. Ethical Violation Cases To provide practical examples, this essay examines three cases of ethical violations by educators, as reported by the Education Practices Commission of the State of Florida. Carlos Matias Alonso, a Critical Thinking Teacher, submitted fake paperwork claiming progress monitoring meetings with ESOL students during the 2018-2019 school year. This unethical behavior led to a suspension of his educator licensing for two years, a $1,000 fine, and mandatory completion of three hours of college-level Educational Ethics training. Alonso's actions violated the Principles of Professional Conduct, including sections (5a) "Shall maintain honesty in all professional dealings" and (5h) "Shall not submit fraudulent information on any document in connection with professional activities." David B. Hartley, a Business Teacher, accessed inappropriate internet media in front of students, made inappropriate comments about students' bodies, and touched three female eighth-grade students during the 2014-2015 school year. Hartley permanently surrendered his teaching certificate, acknowledging his actions were free and voluntary. His actions violated several sections of the Principles of Professional Conduct, including (3e) not exposing a student to unwarranted humiliation or disparagement, (3a) making reasonable efforts to protect the student from harmful conditions, and (5d) not engaging in harassment or discriminatory behavior. Andreaka Nicole Mathis, a Language Arts teacher, fraudulently used another person's credit card to make payments on her phone bill. Although her incident occurred outside the school, it violated the Code of Ethics, particularly section three, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the highest

degree of ethical conduct. Mathis initially had her Florida educator certificate denied but was later given a second chance through a letter of reprimand and two years of employment probation. Obligation to Students, the Public, and the Education Profession The Code of Ethics and Principles of Professional Conduct of the Education Profession in Florida declares, first and foremost, that I commit to students. This commitment specifies that I must do all in my ability to safeguard pupils from situations that appear to be detrimental to their learning, mental, or physical health and safety. As an aspiring teacher, I must uphold the commitment to not limit a student's ability to make their own decisions and to not deny them their point of view, but to encourage it. Following these standards, I will not deprive students of information critical to their academic performance, will not embarrass any student, and will ensure that every student is safeguarded from all forms of discrimination and harassment. As an aspiring teacher, misuse or manipulate a relationship with any student for personal gain or advantage and be very confidential with information obtained in my professional environment(s). Obligation to the Public Obligation to the public, according to the Principles of Professional Conduct of the Education Profession in Florida, aspiring and current educators, including myself, commit to the public. These obligations include taking reasonable steps to distinguish between personal views and opinions regarding an educational institution with which that public citizen interacts. I must be accountable to the requirement that state educators should not alter or mislead educational facts in public and should not utilize institutional licensing for personal gain. I will not take any favor or gift that may influence professional judgment or provide special advantages. Obligation to the Education Profession

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