As educators, we are governed by external influences that assist us in making quality decisions that strengthen the rights of the children we educate. Ethical dilemmas have several dimensions to consider with each individual perspective having valid considerations. The dimensions of this dilemma included the perspective of the director, children, parents and educators both for and against calling Australia day the day Australia was discovered. Different dimensions and roles made it a dilemma because of the emotional response it provokes in each party, both sides to the dilemma had valid points to consider and deliberate over. These characteristics of each interpretation shape the dimensions: The indigenous parent and child have every right to be upset by the conversation that took place, they might believe they are not being respected as the traditional owners of the land, the staff talking about Australia day may have never really thought of how that day affects others but also may not like being told their opinion on the subject is not
As educators, we are governed by external influences that assist us in making quality decisions that strengthen the rights of the children we educate. Ethical dilemmas have several dimensions to consider with each individual perspective having valid considerations. The dimensions of this dilemma included the perspective of the director, children, parents and educators both for and against calling Australia day the day Australia was discovered. Different dimensions and roles made it a dilemma because of the emotional response it provokes in each party, both sides to the dilemma had valid points to consider and deliberate over. These characteristics of each interpretation shape the dimensions: The indigenous parent and child have every right to be upset by the conversation that took place, they might believe they are not being respected as the traditional owners of the land, the staff talking about Australia day may have never really thought of how that day affects others but also may not like being told their opinion on the subject is not