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?

Sidebar on Shoes

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.