Chapter 10
The term community means...
neighborhood, town, city, or county in which a student lives
What are three ways teachers and schools can do to confront racism?
Explore the issue of racism intellectually
Engage in dialogue about racism
Immerse yourself in other cultures
Define fair use
Face to face teaching exemption, allows non-profit reproduction and use of certain materials for classrooms without penalty
Define tenure
A teacher who is entitled to a contract each year unless the district has reason not to renew
Define a teaching contract
Agreement between parties that states rights and responsibilities of each party
Societal issues in chapter 10 have the potential to impact all students, however, are found more prevalent in communities with higher socioeconomic status. (True or False)
False. There are higher incidences of chapter 10 issues in lower socioeconomic status communities.
Define substance abuse
a pattern of alcohol or drug use that can lead to detrimental and habitual consumption, impaired functioning at school and work, and legal difficulties.
Explain how prayer in school is allowed.
In small groups or individually. May not be lead by the teacher.
Define dismissal
Some actions deserve remediation, some do not
What are the four branches of law that directly impact teachers' every day work life?
Constitution, Federal Law, State and local policies, and case law
List 2 signs of emotional abuse.
Extremes in behavior, Inappropriately adult or inappropriately infantile, delayed in physical or emotional development, reports lack of attachment to parent, attempted suicide
If a teacher suspects child abuse or neglect, what are they required to do by law?
What are ways that teachers and schools help with drop out rates?
Know warning signs, Establish ninth grade academies, provide engaging curricula and instruction, maintain a safe environment, ensure adult advocates
What is due process
Requires guidelines to be followed to ensure that individuals are protected from mistreatment from authority
What are the two sections that the NEA devotes in their code of conduct to ethics?
How does truancy (attendance issues) impact schools?
Higher risk of dropping out, higher incidents of juvenile delinquency
What are 3 reasons for dropping out?
not motivated or inspired to work, found classes to be uninteresting, failing in school, started high school poorly prepared, had to get a job to make money, had to care for a family member, became a parent, would have had to repeat a grade to graduate
Define liability
To be responsible for
What are the six characteristics that Howe says form a conceptual basis for making ethical decisions?
Appreciation for moral deliberation, empathy, knowledge, reasoning, courage, interpersonal skills
List 3 strategies a teacher can use for students who struggle economically.
Assume all students can learn and use complex and creative material
Let students' interests drive curriculum
Focus on the assets a student brings to the classroom
Make yourself available to let students talk with you.
Don't single out students in front of others if you know they are homeless or poor.
Convince students you believe in them.
How can teachers deal with diversity in their classroom?
Provide safe havens, encourage students, see assets and possibilities that students provide
What are the four components that have to be present in order for a teacher to be held liable?
Legal duty to protect students
Fails to act within reason and provide appropriate amount of care
Causal connection/injury
Actual damage occurs to injured person
What are unions and collective bargaining?
Unions bargain on the terms of the teaching contract on behalf of the teachers
Describe the difference between laws and ethics
laws tell us what we can and can't do, while ethics tell us what we should and shouldn't do