EDUC 740 Principles_and_Ethics ESSAYS 2019.pdf

Running head: PRINCIPLES AND ETHICS 1

Principles and Ethics

Abstract

Leaders place an impact on lives every day. Leadership enacts changes that implies intentional

decision-making. Leadership is a moral issue that provides decisions each day. A leader’s system

of values, is the ethical framework in which a leader develops visions and shapes the change

process for deeply held beliefs. Educational leadership has become increasingly complex for our

society because of the diverse and responsibilities within the state, local, and federal levels.

Educational leaders must make decisions that create ethical dilemmas for the leaders. Moral

principles express a sense of duty as well as obligations to others that provides a foundation for

an ethical framework. It is imperative of educational leaders to develop and prepare decision-

Introduction

Teaching ethics in our classes provides the students as well as teachers to understand

what all is considered when becoming an effective educational leader. One concern is teaching

what ethics are. As diverse as our society is today it is extremely important to encourage all

students to become great leaders. However, the sad truth is that a lot of our students have never

been exposed to sufficient standards of conduct. Providing a framework for our students and

teaching them an effective set of values allows the student to process and understanding

behaviors, in which, will allow them to respect others.

Leadership Principles

Leadership principles consist of wisdom, integrity, responsibility, and commitment. An

also privileged to live in the greatest of times. We need to grow our leaders to be like Jesus and

help them to see Him as their greatest treasure. Proverbs 17:24 states, “Christian leaders have

strong roots in the things of God, such as, wisdom, patience, love, and honesty.”

Wisdom

Wisdom in leadership provides a foundation and provides a comprehensive application

on a variety of topics. Wisdom shows us that having the ability to act and think utilizing

understanding, common sense, experience, and knowledge shows us that God is our provider of

unethical.” Providing the students, the wisdom and courage to have the ability to make common

leader that provides character and excellent judgment must provide Godly wisdom, strong faith,

and right choices. Proverbs 4:7 states,” Christian leaders understand that obtaining wisdom is the

most important thing they can do.”

Integrity

integrity builds trust, provides alignment, and facilitates high communication standards. There is

no leadership trait that can provide a higher esteem unless that leader provides excellent integrity

quality leadership targets the specific needs of the organization.

Responsibility

responsibility their title entails. Proverbs 6:16-19 states, “Christian leaders avoid being part of

one responsible for other actions as well makes an effective leader. As Rebore (2014, p.24)

states, “when people think about their responsibilities, they may not immediately think of

freedom.” However, freedom is the foundation of responsibility. “It is the responsibility of each

educational leader and the education community in the aggregate to search continually for what

is ethically good in providing services for students and in supporting the activities of school-

Commitment

Commitment requires professional educators to present themselves to the highest levels

for ethical practice. It provides leaders to advocate for all student’s educational opportunities,

and reflect upon assessing the student’s personal skills and knowledge. As Model Code of Ethics

for Educators (MCEE) (2015) states, “accepting the responsibilities, performing duties and

providing services corresponding to the area of certification, licensure, and training of one’s

position” is the commitment needed for leadership. Christian leaders develop the ability to

Ethical leadership is a practice that provides moral purpose to our educational field.

Honest, and caring individuals that provide balanced decisions and communicate effectively

provide the students the importance of ethics as well as promoting good values. As Rebore

(2014, p. 31) states, “conscience is that essential human dimension that prompts everyone to

make correct ethical decisions.” Ethical decisions and attitudes are essential when providing

attitudes within the educational leaders.

Honor

Honoring codes of ethics can be challenging for some; however, it is appropriate to

yourself and show integrity within your profession. As an excellent leader providing the honor of

Ethical leaders show a balance of professional values as well as their personal values. Christian

leaders honor God and treasure everything about Him. Honoring your leader provides respect as

well as value peace of those they lead.

Confidence

Blackaby (2011, p. 314) states, “pride causes leaders to take the credit not only for what their

people have done but also for what God has accomplished in their midst.” Providing confidence

Servanthood provides success within the profession and brings me hope for my future

endeavors. Growing up in church, the values of Gods rewards have provided behavior and a

feeling of accomplishment throughout the profession of a great leader. It is never too early or too

late to providing servant like traits. Teaching and modeling the basic kindness lies a foundation

for the children as well as allowing to offer comfort and kindness. Rebore (2014, p. 253) states,

“the school is a community where cultural diversity must be honored and respected; however, it

is equally important to foster a sense of solidarity among the diverse religious, ethnic, and racial

groups in the school community and within the larger, more comprehensive communities of state

and nation.”

Optimism

Optimism provides confidence and hopefulness throughout the future as well as the

successful outcome of leadership. Providing positive attitudes towards each student and teacher

provides excellent leaders that are needed in the educational setting. Being optimism about what

the individual does and the effective done provides a reward to the heart that is not only felt from

the individual but throughout the whole school setting. Blackaby & Blackaby (2011, p.353)

states, “to sense God’s palpable affirmation and pleasure in this life and to participate eternal

rewards that await you in the next is a prize of immeasurable value.” Just the words of praise and

Ethics of relationships is a main area within education. Relationships between students

and teachers can be a huge burden on the leaders of the schools. As a teacher, professionalism

and morals should be enacted throughout the educational field and profession. Moral impact of

teachers and leaders have been heard to be out of line at times. Why would anyone risk their

future endeavors with something as foolish as an ethical relationship?

Communication

exchanging information between individuals. Gluchman & Gluchmanová (2016) states,

are, probably, insufficient as a means of professional development.” Ethical behaviors and

as well as leaders. As Rebore (2014, p. 248) states, “in educational leadership, the professional

communication between the superintendent and other administrators or teachers is usually based

on a commonality of interest, experience, and education.”

Collaboration

someone that provides or creates a task is essential in most of all the curriculum given to the

students. Collaboration allows you to learn from others and helps increase the skills needed for

Unifying within the school setting is essential in providing a positive environment for

students. With regards to ethics of teaching unifying one another is a positive thing for all

students and administrators. Psalm 133:1 states, “How good and pleasant it is when God’s people

live together in unity.” Unity is needed when providing an excellent climate for students in their

learning experiences essential to developing professionally to promote student learning (ACE,

2015).”

gain respect and trust from co-workers. However, every department must achieve their own goals

growth within the school which is needed for student’s growth as well. Rebore (2014, p. 310)

states, “the role and function of both teachers and administrators are intertwined to such an

extent that what teachers do significantly affects what administrators can do, and vice versa.”

Ethical Decisions

ethical codes for teachers, administrators, superintendents, and students to follow. Professionals

promote ethical conduct to the highest level and should always follow it. As MCEE (2015)

Vision

down different kind and levels of thinking. Blackaby & Blackaby (2011, p.109) states, “at times

the reason people do not embrace a vision is because they have not developed the maturity to

will succeed throughout their profession, however, they will also analysis ways to understand

information and structures. A fundamental challenge that school leaders face if grand visions and

moral principles that are concrete actions of actual work. Cranston & Kusanovic (2013) stated,

“identifying that a situation involves an ethical issue does not necessarily mean that one