ethics aspiring leaders 9-21-10
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A presentation for the tri-district Aspiring Leaders Academy 2010-11.TRANSCRIPT
Ethics in School Leadership:
Walk in My Shoes
Ethics in School Leadership:
Walk in My Shoes
Patti Birney, Ed.D.
September 21, 2010
Patti Birney, Ed.D.
September 21, 2010
Ethics ShoesEthics Shoes
Compare how ethical decision making and shoes relate?
Compare how ethical decision making and shoes relate?
Why Are We Here?Why Are We Here?
Reflect on our ethical compass
Develop an ethical ‘consciousness’ through awareness of multiple paradigms in resolving ethical dilemmas.
Reflect on our ethical compass
Develop an ethical ‘consciousness’ through awareness of multiple paradigms in resolving ethical dilemmas.
ReflectionReflection
My greatest ethical strength is my ability to…..
The most ethical person I know is….
This person is ethical because he/she…..
My greatest ethical strength is my ability to…..
The most ethical person I know is….
This person is ethical because he/she…..
What People Want Leaders to BeWhat People Want Leaders to Be
Honest Forward-looking Competent Inspiring
Honest Forward-looking Competent Inspiring
Ethics, Values, and PrinciplesEthics, Values, and Principles Ethics - principles that define behavior as right,
good or proper. Values - beliefs about what is right, good or proper. Principles - natural laws
Fairness Equity Justice Integrity Honesty Trust
Ethics - principles that define behavior as right, good or proper.
Values - beliefs about what is right, good or proper. Principles - natural laws
Fairness Equity Justice Integrity Honesty Trust
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Solving Ethical DilemmasSolving Ethical Dilemmas
Drucker - Three Step Process
Baker/Clark - Six Pillars
Drucker - Three Step Process
Baker/Clark - Six Pillars
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Multiple Paradigm ApproachMultiple Paradigm Approach
JusticeCritiqueCareProfession
JusticeCritiqueCareProfession
Ethic of JusticeEthic of Justice
Focuses on rights and lawsFairness and equityServes as foundation of
legal principles
Focuses on rights and lawsFairness and equityServes as foundation of
legal principles
Ethic of CritiqueEthic of Critique
Debate or challenge difficult issues – inequities due to gender, race, etc.
Examine social class and social injustices (Ex: tracking)
Give a voice to all students
Debate or challenge difficult issues – inequities due to gender, race, etc.
Examine social class and social injustices (Ex: tracking)
Give a voice to all students
Ethic of CareEthic of Care
Not only led by rules; lead by the heart
Embrace diversity and learn to listen
Meet the needs of students Focuses on loyalty and trust
Not only led by rules; lead by the heart
Embrace diversity and learn to listen
Meet the needs of students Focuses on loyalty and trust
Ethic of ProfessionEthic of Profession Codes of ethics serving as a guidepost for
the profession embodying the highest moral ideals of the profession
Incorporates ‘personal’ code based on life stories and critical incidences
Incorporates ‘professional’ codes based on experiences and expectations
Helps intertwine all of the codes of ethics
Codes of ethics serving as a guidepost for the profession embodying the highest moral ideals of the profession
Incorporates ‘personal’ code based on life stories and critical incidences
Incorporates ‘professional’ codes based on experiences and expectations
Helps intertwine all of the codes of ethics
Personal vs. professional (individual)
Professional vs. professional (individual in two or more professions)
Professional vs. professional Personal/professional vs. community
Personal vs. professional (individual)
Professional vs. professional (individual in two or more professions)
Professional vs. professional Personal/professional vs. community
Possible Conflicts
Professional EthicsProfessional Ethics
Compasses to Guide Professional Decision Making
Texas Administrative Code Code of Ethics for Professional Educators Superintendent & Principal Competencies Organizational Codes of Ethics (AASA)
Compasses to Guide Professional Decision Making
Texas Administrative Code Code of Ethics for Professional Educators Superintendent & Principal Competencies Organizational Codes of Ethics (AASA)
The School Uniform CaseThe School Uniform Case
Overview Justice Critique Care Profession
Overview Justice Critique Care Profession
Ethical Decision MakingEthical Decision Making
Moral Brief for Analyzing Dilemmas
Time is your friend
Moral Brief for Analyzing Dilemmas
Time is your friend
Table ActivityTable Activity
1. Read and discuss the dilemma assigned to your table.
2. Respond to the discussion questions at the bottom of the page.
1. Read and discuss the dilemma assigned to your table.
2. Respond to the discussion questions at the bottom of the page.
Dilemma TopicsDilemma Topics
1. Weak Teacher
2. A High School Romance
3. Social Networking or Porn
4. TAKS Cheaters
5. Independent Teacher Defies Benchmarks
6. Appraisal Timelines
1. Weak Teacher
2. A High School Romance
3. Social Networking or Porn
4. TAKS Cheaters
5. Independent Teacher Defies Benchmarks
6. Appraisal Timelines
Walk in My ShoesWalk in My Shoes
Ethical ReflectionEthical ReflectionWatch your thoughts for they become
words,Choose your words for they become
actions,Understand your actions for they become
habits,Study your habits for they become your
character,Develop your character for it becomes
destiny.
Watch your thoughts for they become words,
Choose your words for they become actions,
Understand your actions for they become habits,
Study your habits for they become your character,
Develop your character for it becomes destiny.
TGIFTGIF
Thank God I’m Forgiven
People will forgive you for making a mistake but they won’t
for covering it up.
Thank God I’m Forgiven
People will forgive you for making a mistake but they won’t
for covering it up.