Course Description
Examines the relationship between ethics, law, public policy, and current issues in PK-12 education. Focuses on understanding Georgia and federal codes, case law, policies, and significant precedent, with emphasis on analysis of key legal and ethical concepts.
Athena Title
21st Century Ethics
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in EDAP 8470E
Semester Course Offered
Offered summer semester every year.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Students will acquire skills and knowledge to: A. Become familiar with, understand, and apply the Georgia Code of Ethics for Educators. (PSELS 2) B. Operate consistently to uphold the federal, state, and local laws, policies, regulations, and statutory requirements to provide positive working conditions and to support learning for every student. (PSELS 2) C. Communicate policies, laws, regulations, and procedures to appropriate school stakeholders. (PSELS 2) D. Manage the supervision and evaluation of staff in accordance with local, state, and federal requirements for the purpose of enhancing practice and creating a strong professional culture of highly performing faculty and staff (PSELS 6) E. Embrace the principles of ethical decision making in an educational context. F. Develop knowledge of specific regulations and expectations that teachers and educational leaders face in Georgia. (PSELS 6)
Topical Outline
A. Georgia Code of Ethics for Educators B. Ethical Decision making C. Federal Education Law D. State Education Law E. Local Education Policy F. Case Law