Conceptual Framework & Ethical Dispositions
EDU 576
Conceptual Framework & Ethical Dispositions
Dr. Susan Meredith
Framework and Ethical Dispositions Comparison Matrix
Instructions: In the left-hand column, list 7 instances of overlap between the two documents by asserting the comparison of the overlapping statements. Be sure to cite each appropriately. In the right-hand column, state the priority from 1-7, (“1” being the most important) you would assign this concept as an educator; state and defend your rationale. Use research to support your rationale. Comparison of overlapping statements regarding teacher ethics | Priority of specific ethical disposition/protocol and rationale | The professional educator makes a constructive effort to protect the student from conditions detrimental to learning, health, or safety. (AAE, 1994-2012).Challenging students to report inappropriate behavior, providing a positive and supportive environment that allows students to feel safe in reporting it. (COE-GCU Conceptual Framework, 2011). | Priority Ranking: 2Studies show that students who do not feel safe at school stay home. And when students aren't in school, they don't perform academically. According to the National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES)’s report, Indicators of School Crime and Safety: 2010, in 2007, approximately 5 percent of students ages 12–18 reported that they were afraid of attack or harm at school, compared to 3 percent of students who reported that they were afraid of attack or harm away from school. (National Center for Educational Statistics, 2010).It is important that our students feel safe so they can perform academically. | The professional educator, in exemplifying ethical relations with colleagues, accords just and equitable treatment to all members of the profession. (AAE, 1994-2012).Interact appropriately, effectively, with students and their families, peers, faculty, administrators, and external audiences. (COE-GCU Conceptual Framework, 2011). | Priority Ranking: 1I
Conceptual Framework & Ethical Dispositions
Dr. Susan Meredith
Framework and Ethical Dispositions Comparison Matrix
Instructions: In the left-hand column, list 7 instances of overlap between the two documents by asserting the comparison of the overlapping statements. Be sure to cite each appropriately. In the right-hand column, state the priority from 1-7, (“1” being the most important) you would assign this concept as an educator; state and defend your rationale. Use research to support your rationale. Comparison of overlapping statements regarding teacher ethics | Priority of specific ethical disposition/protocol and rationale | The professional educator makes a constructive effort to protect the student from conditions detrimental to learning, health, or safety. (AAE, 1994-2012).Challenging students to report inappropriate behavior, providing a positive and supportive environment that allows students to feel safe in reporting it. (COE-GCU Conceptual Framework, 2011). | Priority Ranking: 2Studies show that students who do not feel safe at school stay home. And when students aren't in school, they don't perform academically. According to the National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES)’s report, Indicators of School Crime and Safety: 2010, in 2007, approximately 5 percent of students ages 12–18 reported that they were afraid of attack or harm at school, compared to 3 percent of students who reported that they were afraid of attack or harm away from school. (National Center for Educational Statistics, 2010).It is important that our students feel safe so they can perform academically. | The professional educator, in exemplifying ethical relations with colleagues, accords just and equitable treatment to all members of the profession. (AAE, 1994-2012).Interact appropriately, effectively, with students and their families, peers, faculty, administrators, and external audiences. (COE-GCU Conceptual Framework, 2011). | Priority Ranking: 1I
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