EDLF 411
Educational Legal and Ethical Issues for Educators
Educational Leadership and Foundations
David O. McKay School of Education
Course Description
An introductory course to prepare pre-service teachers to create safe and successful learning environments for all students. Preservice teachers will also be armed to avoid misunderstandings or false allegations against them and will be able to understand the purposes and means and ethical grounding and reasons for ensuring equity, fairness, safety and established rights of the entire educational community of students, parents, and teachers.
When Taught
Fall, Winter, Spring
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
1
Fixed
1
Fixed
1
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
Must be accepted into EL ED major program.
Title
Rights-based Discourse
Learning Outcome
Teacher candidates will be able to explain the reasons for rules and concerns surrounding policies and rights-based discourse regarding students.
Title
Ethical Pronouncement and Regulations
Learning Outcome
Teacher candidates will demonstrate primary knowledge of very basic Constitutional law, and several key statutory and other ethical pronouncements in exemplary regulations.
Title
Student Safety, Equity, Fairness, and Protection
Learning Outcome
Teacher candidates will become familiar with the legal and ethical issues surrounding student safety, equity, fairness and protection, while also being able to demonstrate basic knowledge regarding their duties to respect safe boundaries and interaction with students.
Title
The Role of Public Schools
Learning Outcome
Teacher candidates will understand the role of the public schools in demonstrating the ability to combine impartiality, sensitivity to student diversity, and ethical considerations in their interactions with others in promoting social justice.
