Unit 1:Foundations of Ethics and Deontology in Education
Conditions d’achèvement
This unit provides a foundational overview of ethics and deontology in educational contexts. Students will begin by exploring key definitions and distinctions between ethics and deontology, followed by an examination of the historical development of ethics in teaching. The unit introduces essential ethical frameworks—virtue ethics, consequentialism, and deontology—and emphasizes their relevance to education. Finally, learners will reflect on the role of ethics in shaping teacher identity, values, and everyday professional practice.
5. Major Ethical Frameworks
- Virtue Ethics (Aristotle): Emphasizes character and the cultivation of virtuous habits.
- Deontological Ethics (Kant): Focuses on duty, rules, and universal moral laws.
- Consequentialism (Mill): Evaluates actions based on outcomes and the greatest good.