Unit 10: Institutional Ethics and Navigating Educational Systems

4. Navigating Competing Ethical Demands

Educators may face dilemmas such as:
·       Being asked to pass underperforming students.
·       Observing harassment or discrimination by colleagues.
·       Balancing confidentiality with the need to protect others.
These scenarios require careful ethical reasoning and sometimes difficult choices.
📌 Practical Strategy: Use ethical frameworks (deontology, utilitarianism, care ethics) to evaluate options.