Ethical and Legal Foundations of Education. (2-0) 2 Credit Hours

Catalog description

This course examines the ethical and legal issues that confront classroom teachers in their professional work, by (1) introducing students to various ethical and legal issues and identifying and examining those issues inherent in schools, (2) exploring various ethical and legal frameworks and principles and their applications, and (3) analyzing current school practices from the standpoint of potential ethical and legal controversies, including the ability to recognize “preventative law” situations. In addition to identifying pragmatic approaches to ethics and law, this course also involves students in academic discourse around issues of professional ethics, equity, social justice, and the democratic underpinnings of education. Significant attention will be devoted to the Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators and the Model Code of Ethics for Educators. Course Fees: LRH1 $20.54; STF1 $75; STSH $20.54.