EDU 568C - Legal, Ethical/ Diversity Issues In Ed

Institution:

Trevecca Nazarene University

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Description:

Students will be challenged to examine the facts, delve into the causes, and reflect on the impact of various legal, ethical and diversity issues faced by today's educators. Identifying and addressing legal and ethical responsibilities of teachers for their students will be central to this course. The impact of the U.S. Constitutions with a focus on the Bill of Rights will be a significant part of the class discourse. Constitutional influences in the context of the religious, moral and ethical responsibilities in school decision-making will be explored. The implications of major court decisions, local, state and natural (NCLB) laws and policies that directly impact schools, teachers, students and parents will be an essential component of the class dialogue. Another major component of this class will involve and exploration of the various diversity issues that are an inherent part of school life, ie. religion, culture, ethnicity, and special needs.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.trevecca.edu

Phone Number:

(615) 248-1200

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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