Professional Ethics and Law in Education

Bruce Maxwell is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Montreal, where he teaches courses and conducts research on education law, professional ethics in teaching, and the history of educational ideas. Dianne Gereluk is the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs, and an Associate Professor, at the Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary. Her research examines politically contested and controversial issues in education. Christopher Martin is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of British Columbia. His research interests include educational ethics, the relationship between educational values and political justice, and the aims of higher education.

Preface and Dedication
Introduction
Section I: Teacher Ethics beyond Common Sense
Chapter 1. Ethical Values and the Practice of Teaching
Chapter 2. Teaching, a Profession?
Chapter 3. Practicing Professional Judgement
Section II: Ethical and Legal Sources of Teacher Professionalism
Chapter 4. Good Teachers, Professional Values, and Codes of Ethics
Chapter 5. Legal and Regulatory Frameworks for Education in Canada
Section III: Responsibilities to Students and Their Families
Chapter 6. Student Safety and Well-Being
Chapter 7. Treating Students Fairly
Chapter 8. Treating Students Respectfully
Chapter 9. Professional Distance in Teacher–Student Relations
Chapter 10. Physical Touch in Schools
Section IV: Responsibilities to Colleagues and the Profession
Chapter 11. Teacher Accountability between Professional Autonomy and Academic Freedom
Chapter 12. Navigating Disagreements, Complaints, and Teacher Free Speech in Schools
Chapter 13. Off-Duty Conduct and Being a Teacher 24/7
References
Acknowledgements
Index