Best Interests of the Student

Applying Ethical Constructs to Legal Cases in Education
2. New Auflage 2013
ISBN: 978-0-415-82378-4
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 240 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 476 g

Best Interests of the Student presents both a theoretical model for guiding educators as they confront legal and ethical dilemmas in their schools, as well as highly accessible and annotated court cases for exploration. Stefkovich introduces an ethical decision-making model that focuses on strategies for determining what actions are in the "best interests of the student," and demonstrates the application of this theoretical model for examining legal and ethical dimensions of court cases. Discussion questions at the end of each case encourage readers to examine issues from differing viewpoints, helping them to become more self-reflective school leaders who can effectively address legal dilemmas in their own contexts. This important text is a valuable resource for both aspiring and practicing school administrators and leaders.
This thoroughly revised edition features:

An entirely new chapter focusing on issues surrounding technology, specifically bullying, harassment, and "sexting"

13 new legal cases to reflect recent developments in school law, including issues of free speech, teacher accountability, and school policies

A continued focus on preparing leaders to meet the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) ethics standard

Autoren/Hrsg.

Stefkovich, Jacqueline A.

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Schulen, Schulleitung Schulleitung, Schulentwicklung
• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Pädagogik Bildungssystem Bildungspolitik, Bildungsreform
• Rechtswissenschaften Internationales Recht und Europarecht Internationales Recht
• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Pädagogik Philosophie der Erziehung, Bildungstheorie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface
Part I A Conceptual Framework
1 Introduction
2 Conceptualizing an Ethical Framework for Educational Leaders
3 A Model for Promoting the Student’s Best Interests
4 The Courts, the Law, and Ethics
5 Applying Ethical Constructs to Legal Cases
Part II Students’ Fundamental Rights
6 Freedom of Speech
7 Religious Expression
8 Censorship and Viewpoint Discrimination
9 Technology, Cyberbullying, & Sexting
10 The Right to Privacy
11 School Safety and Zero Tolerance
Part III School Governance, the Curriculum, and the Student
12 Academic Standards, Assessment, and the Right to Education
13 Teachers, Learning, and the Curriculum
14 Governmental Immunity
15 Equity, Equality, and Equal Protection
Part IV Conclusions
16 Conclusions

Über Autor(innen)

Jacqueline Stefkovich is Professor in the Department of Education Policy Studies at the Pennsylvania State University, USA.