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The fourth edition of the bestselling text, Ethical Leadership and Decision Making in Education, continues to address the increasing interest in ethics and assists educational leaders with the complex dilemmas in today?s challenging and diverse society. Through discussion and analysis of reallife moral dilemmas that educational leaders face in their schools and communities, authors Shapiro and Stefkovich demonstrate the application of the four ethical paradigmsthe ethics of justice, care, critique, and profession. After an illustration of how the Multiple Ethical Paradigm approach may be applied to real dilemmas, the authors present a series of cases written by students and academics in the field representing the dilemmas faced by practicing educational leaders in urban, suburban, and rural settings in an era full of complications and contradictions. Following each case are questions that call for thoughtful, complex thinking and help readers come to grips with their own ethical codes and apply them to practical situations.New in the Fourth Edition:A new chapter on technology versus respect, focusing on ethical issues such as cyberbullying and sexting.New cases on teachers with guns, the military and education, children of undocumented immigrants, homeless students, videos in bathrooms, incentive pay, first responders, private alternative high schools, verbal threats, and gaming etiquette.Updates throughout to reflect contemporary issues and recent scholarship in the field of ethical leadership.This edition adds teaching notes for the instructor that stress the importance of selfreflection, use of new technologies, and global appeal of ethical paradigms and dilemmas. Easily adaptable to a variety of uses, this book is a critical resource for a wide range of audiences, including both aspiring and practicing administrators, teacher leaders, and educational policy makers.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Ethical Leadership and Decision Making in Education'? A: The book focuses on the application of ethical theories to complex dilemmas faced by educational leaders, addressing ethics in diverse and challenging environments.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The authors are Poliner Shapiro, Joan, who are experienced in the field of educational leadership.
- Q: What is new in the fourth edition of this book? A: The fourth edition includes a new chapter on technology and respect, new case studies, and updates reflecting contemporary issues in ethical leadership.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 266 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for aspiring educational leaders? A: Yes, the book is a critical resource for both aspiring and practicing educational leaders, teacher leaders, and policy makers.
- Q: What kind of ethical dilemmas does the book address? A: It discusses real-life moral dilemmas such as cyber-bullying, the use of technology in education, and various societal issues related to education.
- Q: When was the fourth edition of this book published? A: The fourth edition was published on January 15, 2016.
- Q: Does this book provide teaching notes for instructors? A: Yes, it includes teaching notes that emphasize self-reflection and the application of ethical paradigms in educational settings.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book falls under the category of Ethics & Morality.