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.
7. Case Study for Discussion
Scenario:
A teacher discovers a colleague is inflating grades due to pressure from
administration to reduce failure rates. ·
What are the teacher’s ethical obligations? ·
Should they report it? How? ·
What risks and consequences are involved? 💬 Discuss how institutional and personal ethics
intersect in this scenario.
