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Ethical Issues In Teaching

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Whilst conducting research into ethical and moral conflicts in the teaching profession in Switzerland, Gunnel Colnerud requested teachers to respond to the following question “briefly describe a situation or a kind of situation when you find it difficult to know what is the right or wrong thing to do from a moral/ethical point of view in relation to pupils, parents or colleagues” (Colnerud, 1997:629). Colnerud received over one hundred and eighty responses to the questions which generated 223 different examples of ethical and moral conflicts encountered by the teachers. After undertaking a thorough analysis of the results, Colnerud identified five underlying ethical and moral conflicts facing teachers when dealing with students which include …show more content…

Many parents believe that God is a God of justice and as such this gives them the right to physically discipline their children. There are biblical quotes that seem to support physical punishment of children for example, Proverbs 13:24 says “he who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is careful to discipline him”; Proverbs 22:15 says “folly is bound up in the heart of a child; but the rod of discipline will drive it far from him”. These quotes would appear to advocate the use of corporal punishment as an appropriate method of discipline whilst managing their children. It is important to note however, that these passages were wrote in an entirely different age and context and should not be taken literally in today’s …show more content…

However, corporal punishment and physical abuse of children breaches children’s fundamental human rights according to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC, 1992). It has been found to be a threat to the healthy development and welfare of children and an ineffective form of discipline or control. Constructive, non-violent, communicative form of child discipline is the preferred method. Ultimately when a teacher believes a child is being abused at home by a parent or caregiver it is their moral and legal obligation to investigate the matter and if necessary report it to the proper authorities. Research has shown that when discipline is formulated and applied in a manner that respects the human dignity and rights of the child and is based on an understanding of child development, children thrive. The Bible promotes this assertion ‘Good children do not just happen. They are the result of careful cultivation.’ (Isaiah 54:13). Even though some sections of the bible appear to promote corporal punishment, it is important to note that these sections were written in a different era and should not be applied to today’s society. The bible tells us that children should be treasured, valued and that careful care and the provision of a loving environment with lead to children growing up to be responsible loving

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