Ethical Judgment in Teaching - Softcover

Hostetler, Karl D.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0205174086 ISBN 13: 9780205174089

Publisher: Pearson, 1997

Synopsis

This book is about helping teachers think carefully and knowledgeably about ethics in teaching, and to encourage them to talk to other people about it. Each chapter in the body of this text is organized around a pair of basic ethical concepts: freedom and discipline, self and others, communities near and far, excellence and equality, unity and diversity, and faith and truth. Each of these chapters begins with a realistic case, which provide a vehicle for readers to see how the concepts come up in concrete situations. Following each chapter case are two essays by two different contributing writers who put themselves in the position of deciding how to approach the case. The idea is for them to model ethical judgment and to give readers a glimpse into how thoughtful people may agree or disagree on the same case. The writers continue to respond to each other's reactions throughout the chapter, in order to show how constructive criticism of other people's viewpoints and the ability to provide feedback can help people learn from each other in a civil manner. This book presents a wider range of theoretical perspectives than its competitors, while offering actual exchanges of viewpoints between informed educators. The discussion is more philosophically sophisticated, and encourages readers to think critically and to incorporate theory into actual judgment. It aims to show the importance, as well as the limitations, of making judgment a cooperative activity among people. For professionals working in the field of education.

About this title

Synopsis:

This text seeks to help teachers to think carefully about ethics in teaching, and to discuss the subject with others. Each chapter of this book is organized around two basic ethical concepts: freedom and discipline; self and others; communities near and far; excellence and equality; unity and diversity; and faith and truth. The chapters each begin with a realistic case, followed by two essays by two different contributors, providing contrasting viewpoints. The aim of the book is to show the importance, as well as the limitations, of making judgement a co-operative activity among people.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0205174086
• ISBN 13: 9780205174089
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 240