THE TRUTH

INDIAN VALUE SYSTEM

Ancient Indian philosophers did not neglect the social, the economic, and the emotional aspects of life. A careful study of ancient Indian history would reveal that this country was materially progressive and economically sound.

Speaking of prosperity of India in ancient times, Radhakrishnan says, ‘She knew how to chisel stone, draw pictures, burnish gold and weave rich fabrics.

REDEFINING EDUCATION

We are always receiving and passing it on adding something in the process, sometimes even taking certain things impertinent from time to time, away from it while passing it on further.

Education is an ongoing process. This is one of themost important and integral part of human’s life.

SIR C. V, RAMANNOBEL LAUREATE IN PHYSICS

However the industry of education is a serious one requiring well defined ethics and values, well bound in visible outlines to regulate its exchange and distribution.It is necessary to understand that obeying rules and laws of being a student or teacher is very necessary. Everyone should perform his or her role with full dedication and moral values.

Following are some of the most common moral , legal and ethical issues in education that are most often faced by the givers and receivers of education , along with the education institutes , management thereof and , sometimes , parents and guardians of students.

Educational resources with respect to special education

Choice of teachers

School uniforms –should they be made compulsory

THE MAIN ISSUES

Discipline issuesAddressing diversityCivic mission of schools

“For democracy to flourish, public education must play a central role in promoting responsible moral action that serves the common good.”–Charles Haynes, First Amendment Center

“To educate a person in mind and not in morals is to educate a menace to society.”–Theodore Roosevelt

The passing of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act in 1975 by the Federal Government marked the first milestone in special education of children with disabilities.

But prior to this act , handicapped children had no other recourse but to attend general public schools and curriculum which were not appropriate given their special requirements.

The eternal contention between a principal and the parents regarding which teacher the child in question should be assigned to the following year is one of the major moral issues in education.

There are two , very predictable outcomes to this debate:

•Either the principal uneasily resigns to parental logic or

•The principal evade the parent’s request by making a blanket statement saying it is not in school policy to honour parent’ opinion as far as choice of teaching faculty goes.

CHOICE OF TEACHER

This one also has two sides to it – a “for” side and an “against” side . Arguments in favourur of imposing uniforms observe what the lack of a uniform dress code has done to school to school campuses nationwide –immodest piercings , provocative or too casual attire , outrageous hair colours and styles , etc.

Advocates against imposing school uniform argue that clothing has no effect , whatsoever , on education and what one wears to school has no bearing on what is taught at school.

SCHOOL UNIFORMS- SHOULD THEY BE MADE COMPULSORY?

To put it in short , it is the old age policy vs. ‘give-them-another chance’ policy. Both policies should work side –by – side in all other educational or other institutes.

Also , state the latter , it is not necessary that all students are able to afford a uniform- would they be denied education for want of a uniform?

BUT THE REALITY……………….

The opportunities , however , should not be kept unlimited for the same default by the same individual. Giving second chances does not translate into spare-the-rod-and-spoil-the-child attitude!

“Be your most creative when making ethical judgments, not when rationalizing immoral behavior.” –R. Adler 1998

CURRENT SCENARIO

With students from socially and ethnically diverse backgrounds seeking admissions in schools today , the issues of whether or not to address diversity poses a serious question.

Racial inequality and ethnic differences have been an issue in public schools since the time public schools were founded . The foremost step towards addressing diversity in schools should come from curriculum itself.

THE ACTUAL ISSUES....

Who decides?

Core values for education leaders?Honesty* (43.5%)Respect (25.8%)Responsibility (42.3%)Fairness (35.3%)Compassion (31.8%) HONESTY

RESPECT

RESPONSIBILITY

FAIRNESS

COMPASSION

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