Knowing Where to Draw the Line: Ethical and Legal Standards for Best Classroom Practice - Softcover

Manos, Mary Ann

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1578866189 ISBN 13: 9781578866182

Publisher: R&L Education, 2007

Synopsis

Many teachers in public schools find themselves increasingly unsure of what the law expects of them in the classroom. The general public and government regulators are holding them to higher and stricter standards of conduct, yet their educational preparation has not kept up with the changing environment. Knowing Where to Draw the Line: Ethical and Legal Standards for Best Classroom Practice is an ideal guide for teacher education programs, offering a comprehensive account of the legal information that will arm teachers for legal survival in the classroom. Organized for both easy reference and thorough examination, this book instructs teachers on how to deal with students, parents, administrators, and local communities, covering an exhaustive list of legal issues, including sexual harassment, discipline, contract negotiations, liability, and medical concerns. It also highlights a number of court cases and uses hypothetical cases to further aid teachers in understanding these vital concerns.

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Review:

This design makes for excellent classroom discussion and/or one-on-one reading. Recommended.--CHOICE

About the Author:

Mary Ann Manos is associate professor in teacher education at Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois. She is a 30-year veteran of the classroom and a 2000 National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certified teacher in Early Adolescent English/Language Arts. She has taught elementary school through college level in both public and private settings. Her work at the university level includes teaching middle school methods and education foundation courses, as well as gifted education. Manos served for 4 years as the director of the Bradley University Institute for Gifted and Talented Youth.

About this edition

• Publisher: R&L Education
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1578866189
• ISBN 13: 9781578866182
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 164