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.
7. Case Study Discussion
Scenario: A teacher discovers that a student has plagiarized a major assignment but also learns the student is under significant emotional stress. How should the teacher respond?
Discussion prompts: What ethical principles are at stake? What are the possible courses of action? How do duty and compassion interact in this case?