Unit 10: Institutional Ethics and Navigating Educational Systems
Conditions d’achèvement
Unit
10 examines the ethical complexities educators face when operating within
institutional systems. It explores the tensions between upholding institutional
rules and fulfilling moral obligations to students and society. Topics include
whistleblowing, navigating competing ethical demands, and advocating for change
within bureaucratic constraints. Through real-world examples and critical
analysis, this unit prepares future educators to engage with institutions
ethically, courageously, and constructively.
3. Whistleblowing and Reporting Misconduct
Whistleblowing refers to reporting unethical or illegal practices within an
organization. While courageous, it often comes with personal risks. Examples
in academia: ·
Falsified research results. ·
Discriminatory admissions
or grading. ·
Financial mismanagement. Ethical considerations: ·
Duty to act vs. personal/professional risk. ·
Channels of reporting: internal vs. external. ·
Protecting student and colleague welfare. 🎯 Tip: Institutions
should have anonymous reporting systems and protect whistleblowers.
