1. Embedding Code of Ethics in Coursework and What the Results Tell Us
Dr. Janette Ralston, Lindenwood University October 23, MACTE Fall 2018 Conference

2. Summary of the Model Code of Ethics for Educators
By establishing the Model Code of Ethics for Educators, NASDTEC provides a model of best practice which jurisdictions can adopt or adapt to help ensure states, EPPs, and LEAs are effectively equipping educators in ethical understanding and decision making so as not to violate the boundaries of professional practice.

3. Five Principles
Principle 1: Responsibility to the Profession Principle II: Responsibility for Professional Competence Principle III: Responsibility to Students Principle IV: Responsibility to the School Community Principle V: Responsibility and Ethical Use of Technology

4. Embedding the Principles in Coursework
Established a goal for what we wanted to accomplish with embedding the Model Code of Ethics for Educators into coursework.
Identified core Education courses that related to each Principle.
Determined a method of implementation. Unit of Study Quizzes Scenarios Graded/Ungraded assignments
Created Scenarios
Created a rubric for the scenario.
Built Modules in Canvas

5. Building the Modules for each Principle
Addressed each indicator under the Principle and built quizzes to test for knowledge.
Pulled five questions randomly test bank. 5 pts = 25
Created Scenarios related to the Principle and a writing assignment.

6. Rubric Criteria 4 Point Scale
Recognizes and identifies underlying Ethical issues associated with the appropriate principle and/or standard.
Acknowledges varying Ethical Perspectives of community and teachers including students when applicable.
Application of Ethical understandings including potential consequences.
Writing Conventions
Tied to Standard 8

7. Scenarios

8. Scenarios – Principle II

9. What does this tell us?
Do the students demonstrate knowledge of the Model Code of Ethics through the quizzes?
Do students recognize ethical situations?
Can students implement the Model Code of Ethics in different instances?
Do the results inform our instruction?

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