1 What are two legal rights and two responsibilities of teachers?
When applying for a teaching position, you should be familiar with Title IX of the Education Amendments and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. You do not have to answer questions an interviewer may ask that are unrelated to the job requirements, and you are protected from words and behaviors that can be considered sexual harassment.
Court decisions indicate that a teacher enjoys job security as long as the teacher's behavior and personal life do not disrupt or interfere with teaching effectiveness.
The courts hold that the teacher's right to academic freedom is not absolute.
Academic freedom does not protect teachers, who use obscene, irrelevant, inappropriate, or disruptive …show more content…
With this being an ongoing issue a number of federal and state laws were put into affect to make the inquiring of certain questions illegal. Title IX of the Education Amendment in 1972 and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act in 1964 are two federal laws that prohibit these practices.
In the case Stone v. Graham when a Kentucky statue required the posting of a copy of the Ten Commandments which was purchased with private donations. The donations stated each public classroom was required to display copies of the Ten Commandments. Even though the statues were purchased with private funds the statue requiring this type of posting was declared unconstitutional. Under the three part Lemon test, the court concluded the posting failed under part of the test in that it lacked a secular purpose.
What are the ethical responsibilities of students and teachers?
Research recent legislation pertaining to schools and education. What were the arguments of the plaintiffs and defendants? Does the law go far enough? …show more content…
In the midst of all of their responsibilities, they're required to serve as strong role models and demonstrate ethical behaviors as they interact with students, colleagues, parents and others. Developing and following a professional code of ethics helps make sure teachers act in a professional and ethical manner at all times.
In addition to a teacher's job to help all students learn, a professional code of ethics also addresses a teacher's responsibility to keep students safe. Teachers must abide by all school and classroom safety procedures to ensure student safety. It's also a teacher's responsibility to report instances of bullying and harassment. If a teacher suspects cases of abuse or neglect, or a student confides in a teacher in cases of abuse or neglect, the teacher is required to report it to the proper authorities, even if the student requests
When applying for a teaching position, you should be familiar with Title IX of the Education Amendments and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. You do not have to answer questions an interviewer may ask that are unrelated to the job requirements, and you are protected from words and behaviors that can be considered sexual harassment.
Court decisions indicate that a teacher enjoys job security as long as the teacher's behavior and personal life do not disrupt or interfere with teaching effectiveness.
The courts hold that the teacher's right to academic freedom is not absolute.
Academic freedom does not protect teachers, who use obscene, irrelevant, inappropriate, or disruptive …show more content…
With this being an ongoing issue a number of federal and state laws were put into affect to make the inquiring of certain questions illegal. Title IX of the Education Amendment in 1972 and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act in 1964 are two federal laws that prohibit these practices.
In the case Stone v. Graham when a Kentucky statue required the posting of a copy of the Ten Commandments which was purchased with private donations. The donations stated each public classroom was required to display copies of the Ten Commandments. Even though the statues were purchased with private funds the statue requiring this type of posting was declared unconstitutional. Under the three part Lemon test, the court concluded the posting failed under part of the test in that it lacked a secular purpose.
What are the ethical responsibilities of students and teachers?
Research recent legislation pertaining to schools and education. What were the arguments of the plaintiffs and defendants? Does the law go far enough? …show more content…
In the midst of all of their responsibilities, they're required to serve as strong role models and demonstrate ethical behaviors as they interact with students, colleagues, parents and others. Developing and following a professional code of ethics helps make sure teachers act in a professional and ethical manner at all times.
In addition to a teacher's job to help all students learn, a professional code of ethics also addresses a teacher's responsibility to keep students safe. Teachers must abide by all school and classroom safety procedures to ensure student safety. It's also a teacher's responsibility to report instances of bullying and harassment. If a teacher suspects cases of abuse or neglect, or a student confides in a teacher in cases of abuse or neglect, the teacher is required to report it to the proper authorities, even if the student requests