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Legal Entanglement Project: Part 2 – Personal Reflection and Communication of Professional Norms
School of Education, Liberty University
Author Note
I have no known conflict of interest to disclose.
Correspondence concerning this article should be addressed to . Email:
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PERSONAL REFLECTION AND COMMUNICATION OF NORMS 2
Legal Entanglement Project: Part 2 – Personal Reflection and Communication of Professional Norms
Personal Reflection
Model Code of Ethics for Educators (MCEE)
Case Law
[Type reflection here.]
Literature
[Type reflection here.]
Communication of Professional Norms
[Type paragraphs here.]
References
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EDAS 647
LEGAL ENTANGLEMENT PROJECT: PART 2 – PERSONAL REFLECTION AND COMMUNICATION OF PROFESSIONAL NORMS ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
OVERVIEW The purpose of this assignment is to reflect on how you personally model and communicate the professional norms discussed from the three sources previously addressed: Model Code of Ethics for Educators (MCEE), case law, and professional literature. INSTRUCTIONS
Personal Reflection In the provided Legal Entanglement Project: Part 2 – Personal Reflection and Communication of Professional Norms Template, reflect on how you personally model the professional norms discussed from the following three sources:
• Model Code of Ethics for Educators (MCEE): Consider the three principles you selected from the Model Code of Ethics for Educators (MCEE) in your Legal Entanglement Project: Part 1 - Topic Selection and Ethical Analysis Assignment. Discuss how you model these three MCEE principles in your professional life. A link to the Model Code of Ethics for Educators (MCEE) has been provided with this assignment for your reference.
• Case Law: Consider the three cases you reviewed in your Legal Entanglement Project: Part 2 – Professional Norms Knowledge Base Assignment and the implications for your own professional decisions and actions.
• Literature: Consider the three references you reviewed in your Legal Entanglement Project: Part 2 – Professional Norms Knowledge Base Assignment and the implications for your own professional decisions and actions.
You may use first-person pronouns in this section. The length requirement for this section is a 300-word minimum.
Communication of Professional Norms In this section, select the most salient professional norm that is most relevant to the issue you selected in your Legal Entanglement Project: Part 1 - Topic Selection and Ethical Analysis Assignment. The professional norm may be chosen from two or more of the following: (a) the MCEE principles, (b) case law, or (c) literature review. Create a statement to a selected audience about the importance of this professional norm. Identify the audience (e.g., faculty, staff, parents, students, school board, local media outlets, the community at large, all stakeholders, etc.) and write a statement conveying what the professional norm is and why it is important for your audience to adhere to it. The length requirement for this section is a 200-word minimum.
Your paper must be formatted in current APA format and must include a title page and a reference page, which are not included in the word count requirement.
Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.
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PERSONAL REFLECTION AND COMMUNICATION OF NORMS 1
Legal Entanglement Project: Part 2 – Personal Reflection and Communication of Professional Norms
Camerie Porter
School of Education, Liberty University
Author Note
Camerie Porter
I have no known conflict of interest to disclose.
Correspondence concerning this article should be addressed to
Email: [email protected]
PERSONAL REFLECTION AND COMMUNICATION OF NORMS 2
Legal Entanglement Project: Part 2 – Personal Reflection and Communication of Professional Norms
Personal Reflection
Model Code of Ethics for Educators (MCEE)
Throughout my journey as an educator, it’s rare that I have the chance to sit and reflect
on my professional norms, but this project has given me a chance to really step back and take a
greater look at my personal and professional norms as an educator. The three Model Code of
Ethics for Educators (MCEE) that I feel that I model each day would be: Responsibility to the
Profession (1.A.2) because with this principle keeps not only myself on track but other
educators. This principal keeps me aware that my profession requires a degree of professional
accountability that may beyond the bare minimum required by law and policy. I ensure each day
that I am holding oneself and other educators to the same ethical standards is part of this
responsibility. Responsibility to the School Community (3.B.8 and 3.C.3) is also one that I focus
on each day because I speak with so many students, parents, staff and others from difference
backgrounds and I must ensure that I am connecting with them, at times showing empathy,
respect and understanding. Lastly, Responsibility for Professional Competence (2.B.5) was one
that as a counselor, I show each day by bearing the responsibility of confidentiality towards
students, staff, and parents. As a professional educator, I ought to uphold the greatest standards
of ethics and professionalism both now and in the future. I am committed to continuous
professional learning as well as often reflecting on and evaluating my professional abilities,
knowledge, and competency.
Responsibility to the Profession is an ethic that I take on each day as a School Counselor.
As a School counselor I must demonstrate responsibility to oneself and the profession. I do that
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by knowing and upholding the procedures, policies, and laws relevant to the professional
practice regardless of my personal views. I monitor and maintain my mental sound, physical and
emotional health necessary to do the duties, required of me. Each day I must ensure that I refrain
from any activities that may lead to reducing one’s effectiveness within the school community.
As a School Counselor, it can be very demanding, and I continue to maintain influence and
support decisions and actions that positively impact teaching and learning by being a part of
regular staff and grade level meeting. I ensure that I am taking part in Parent-Teacher
conferences and engaging in any professional trainings held per the county or school. I also
advocate for adequate resources and facilities to ensure equal opportunities for all members
within the learning community.
Responsibility to the School Community (Inclusion) is one that I promote each day as a
School Counselor. In my profession I appropriately promote relationships and effective
interactions with members of the school community and students. Communicating with
parents/guardians in a timely, respectful, and culturally sensitive manner. Within the school
community, I must ensure that I am demonstrating a commitment to equality, equity, diversity
and inclusion with parents/guardian, staff, and students. As a Counselor inclusion is a big factor
in the schools and can’t be overlooked. I practice inclusion each day by ensuring that students
voices are being heard and connections with parents, staff members and teachers are being made.
Responsibility for Professional Competence is one ethic that I feel is critical as a
Counselor. I took on accepting the responsibilities of performing the duties and providing
services corresponding to the area of certification and training of my position. I ensure that I am
committed to the ongoing training we have as School Counselors and each year I seek and use
any evidence, instructional data, research, and professional knowledge to make me a more well-
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rounded Counselor. I have a primary obligation to promote safety and the wellbeing of all
students.
Case Law
Social scientists, educators, families, and administrators and all stakeholders themselves
are all interested in the issues and challenges that the modern educational system faces. I may not
be able to cover every topic, but I will concentrate on some of the most interesting and important
ones. Our educational system is undergoing a lot of changes because of the dynamic and
globalized times we live in. Since change is unavoidable, educational priorities and objectives
adjust to meet the needs, desires, and ambitions of students, society, and the community. When I
look at my own professional decisions and actions to the issues we have in the educational
system, I somehow fall back on the issues of everyone vision is different, and some may not be
in the education field for the right reasons. The direction and efficacy of educational institutions
are significantly shaped by educational management. It entails overseeing and coordinating
several functions within the educational system, including developing policies, allocating
resources, managing staff, and implementing curricula.
Education administration establishes the link between students' academic success and the
application of policies. It guarantees that educational institutions run smoothly, adhere to rules,
and put students' needs first. The overall efficacy of schools and the educational experiences of
students are greatly influenced by the competent management of personnel, resources, and
curricula by administrators. Encouraging inclusiveness and equity in the classroom is something
I personally value as a qualified professional school counselor. I make sure that I'm actively
working to create inclusive classrooms that satisfy each student's unique needs. This entails
putting inclusive policies into place, offering cultural competency-related professional
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development, creating a friendly school environment, and removing institutional hurdles that
impede equal access to education. I am aware that there are a number of challenges associated
with working in the education sector, and these challenges are not going to go away easily.
The field of education is challenging and full of challenges due to the complex structures
of educational institutions and the outside pressures imposed by social and political conditions.
The task that school administrators must complete is made even more challenging by the
increasing demands for accountability and openness. The intricate network of educational
systems includes several levels of government, including local, state, and federal. The root of the
complexity is the intricate web of regulations, policies, and institutional structures that school
administrators must manage. In addition to ensuring effective communication and cooperation,
administrators may have significant challenges in planning and organizing operations at different
levels. Navigating these limitations requires administrators to strike a balance between the
requirements of educators, students, and other stakeholders. For this, you need to be able to
communicate effectively, negotiate skillfully, and can make well-informed decisions that benefit
the school community. A few challenges facing educational administration, including myself as a
school counselor, include the complexity of educational institutions, demands from the political
and social spheres, and the requirement for accountability and transparency. Administrators must
successfully navigate these obstacles to support teachers and staff, meet the needs of students
and stakeholders, and provide high-quality education. I put a lot of effort into my work as a
counselor every day to tackle these problems, which demand strong leadership, collaboration,
and a commitment to continuous improvement in the ever-evolving field of education.
Literature
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I found certain sources when reflecting on professional norms that answered some of my
concerns regarding the school system. Saiti, A., and Arar, K. (2022). School administrators'
ethical leadership, moral conundrums, and decision-making. I had to read the reference Equity in
Education & Society, 1(1), 126-141 in my capacity as a counselor. This article discussed how
decisions are made in school systems and discussed the influence of moral leadership on the
leadership of the educational system. This article helped me realize how important it is for every
individual involved in the educational system to contribute to the development of schools. A
foundation for ethical leadership includes a constant understanding that the school community,
which consists of children, teachers, parents, and staff, is greatly impacted by the decisions and
deeds of school principals. To traverse these complex and multidimensional ethical quandaries as
an educational leader and provide the foundation for a long-lasting and inclusive school, as a
counselor, I adhere to the framework. I ensure each day I lead to improve the climate and ethical
behaviors to build a well-organized, calm, and driven school for students and staff.
An additional citation that caught my attention, (A. R. a. R. O. O. 2016, April 8),
difficulties and issues in schooling. The problems and challenges in education were divided into
sections in this article. Either way, it made mention of how drastically different school districts
are from one another in terms of budget, facilities, and other factors. Having worked in the
education sector for a while, I have been horrified to witness schools collapsing. I have worked
many schools in the beginning of my career and though the years education has changed. I see
the overcrowding, the foundation (the upkeeping) of schools, the students, the educators that are
being hired and more. This article touches on a lot that I have seen. This goes to show we have a
duty to enforce as stakeholders and even as a counselor.
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The article "School finance as a moral dilemma" concludes with discussing some of the
reasons why there are problems in the educational system. I have worked at and visited many
schools during my career in teaching, and each one has had its own unique characteristics. Some
are superior to others. I've attended schools with somewhat poor resources and others with
marginally better ones. The way public schools distribute educational funds in an adequate and
equal manner has long been criticized. I have helped fund raisers in some of the schools I have
worked, to ensure the students, have certain things they need. I have also reached out to different
organizations for donations. As a counselor I have felt it was important to have different
resources under your belt to help staff, students, families, and the community out as needed. As
more is learned in my years of being an educator, I am learning that as years pass, there are
school leaders that are operating within policy and legal gray areas. They are working hard to
improve what’s in their control, and I am doing my part as a counselor because that’s what I got
into education for. Improvement.
Communication of Professional Norms
Issues of right and wrong come up often in the education field and sometimes those
conversations can become uncomfortable, so how should one think and talk about the moral and
legal issues in the education system? The way I see it is all students deserve learning
environments that are safe, inclusive, supportive, and fair. This is why I know it is always great
to have local media outlets and parents always involved when it comes to the issues in the
education system. I also feel that districts can both keep their school community, including
students and staff safe, while ensuring every student is included, supported, and treated fairly. I
touched on these issues such as support and equality because it is an important tool for creating
learning environments that are the foundation to the success of all students and even staff. These
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principals alone fall into the hands of local media outlets and the parents because when these two
parties start to shed light on issues that the education system is dealing with it holds individuals
at the Board of Education, the Superintendent, the principals, and others accountable. When the
local media outlets and parents hold the higher up accountable it starts to create a fair and
supportive environment for the better of students. The school districts start to grow in areas that
have been overlooked for years. Our educational system is undergoing a lot of changes and that
why I would say, it is important for local media outlets and parents hold the key for change.
Since change is unavoidable, educational priorities and objectives adjust to meet the needs,
desires, and ambitions of students, staff, parents, and the community. When I look at my own
professional decisions and actions to the issues we have in the educational system, I somehow
fall back on the issues of everyone’s vision is different, and some may not be in the education
field for the right reasons. That’s why for the education field to start turning around, we need
mainly parents and local media outlets but also all stakeholders like staff, teachers,
administrators, and the board of education to step up with the issues that are coming against the
education field.
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References
Arar, K., & Saiti, A. (2022). Ethical leadership, ethical dilemmas and decision making among
school administrators. Equity in Education & Society, 1(1), 126-141.
https://doi.org/10.1177/27526461211070828
Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs. (n.d.). Lemon v. Kurtzman.
https://berkleycenter.georgetown.edu/cases/lemon-v-kurtzman--2
Bradford v. Maryland State Board of Education. (2023, November 14). ACLU of Maryland.
https://www.aclu-md.org/en/bradford
Educational equity. (n.d.). https://marylandpublicschools.org/programs/Pages/EEE/index.aspx
EQUITYAND EXCELLENCE. (n.d.).
https://marylandpublicschools.org/programs/Documents/EEE/MSDEEquityGuidebook.p
df.
Ethics Policy - Charles County Public Schools. (n.d.). Www.ccboe.com. Retrieved November
10, 2023, from https://www.ccboe.com/staff/myccps/documents/ethics-policy
Pijanowski, J. C. P. (2017). School finance as a moral dilemma - ed.
https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1169361.pdf
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Publisher, A. R. a. R. O. O. (2016, April 8). Issues and problems in education. Pressbooks.
https://pressbooks.howardcc.edu/soci101/chapter/16-4-issues-and-problems-in-education/
San Antonio Independent School District v. Rodriguez. (n.d.). Oyez. Retrieved November 18, 2023,
from https://www.oyez.org/cases/1972/71-1332
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