EDMA632 Ethics and Law (3 cr.)

Learners review the laws and ethics that govern school districts and their employees. Federal and state laws and case law are related to current educational issues. Learners explore personal beliefs, cultural norms, ethical codes, and legal standards in the educational environment and how these impact the teacher’s role as an ethical educational leader in a school community.

Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Reflect on the ways personal beliefs, cultural norms, ethical codes, and legal standards influence professional behavior in an educational setting.
2. Interpret federal and Minnesota statutory law related to education.
3. Examine landmark court cases that provide legal precedent for K-12 education.
4. Analyze how legal requirements and ethical considerations influence educational decision making.
5. Examine the ethical and legal responsibilities of teachers in situations where personal beliefs and organizational/professional expectations might conflict.