EDUC 649 - Ethics & Legalities in Education

3 Hour(s)

This course will explore current trends in education with emphasis on ethical and legal issues that influence the practice of the professional educator working in a school setting. The course examines the function and application of ethical standards for educators and legal statutes that affect educational professionals. Course topics will include, but are not limited to ethics in education, issues relating to English Language Learners (ELL), academically and intellectually gifted students, IDEA legislation and state educational trends. Current and emerging technologies affecting school professionals and students will be explored. Legal and ethical issues pertaining to parent conferencing, confidentiality, and the role of school professionals in special education will be discussed. Historical and current court decisions related to education will be examined. Debates, research, writing and technology-based projects are required.