Ethics in PEEthics in PE

What are ethics?

A system of moral principles governing the appropriate conduct

for a person or group (Encarta, 2009)

Ethics DefinedEthics DefinedWhy talk about ethics in physical education?What are some ethical issues you might face

while teaching?◦ Think/pair/share – put a response on the board (may not

duplicate another group)Ethics introduction (youtube)You will be indirectly “teaching” ethical behavior

and in a sense are on stage once you pull into the parking lot. Teaching is a conservative

profession and teachers must act accordingly.

The BeingThe BeingForm groups of 3-4Make an outline of a

figure with your group and on the inside of the figure, write words that signify what ethical principles, dispositions or characteristics teachers should exhibit.

The BeingThe BeingOn the outside,

write words that signify what unethical behaviors, dispositions or characteristics teachers should NOT exhibit.

EthicsEthicsTeachers and coaches are considered responsible for promoting ethical behavior. ◦Part of the reason teachers are held

to such high standards◦OK to stress character virtues (avoid

the word “values”), they serve as the foundation for an individual’s way of life.

CHARACTER CHARACTER VIRTUES/ETHICS VIRTUES/ETHICS ADDRESSED IN PEADDRESSED IN PE

What can we teach What can we teach students and players…students and players…

Fair and equal treatment of all students (skill, attractiveness, race, SES, gender etc)

Perseverance and effort should be acknowledge but not graded◦How many of you were graded

primarily on whether you changed clothes and participated?

What can we teach What can we teach students and players…students and players…

Respect for Rules and Authority

Respect for rules and authorityWithout rules and authority society

could not function.“dirty” play

Character Character Development through Development through

Participation Participation Six Pillars of Character (any guesses?)

TrustworthinessRespect

ResponsibilityFairnessCaring

Citizenship

SportsmanshipSportsmanshiphttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v

=yaXVk5GBx-s&feature=related

Sportmanship

FYI: Sportsmanship and FYI: Sportsmanship and Coaching Websites Coaching Websites

Positive Coaching Alliance http://www.positivecoach.org/

Arizona Sports Summit Accord

http://josephsoninstitute.org/sports/resources/accord/index.html

Citizenship Through Sports Alliancehttp://sportsmanship.org/

Ethical issues in Ethical issues in teaching…teaching…

Some ethical issues in case they weren’t mentioned thus far◦Equipment – athletes or whole students◦Prep periods for coaching v. for all

students◦Grading and its implications◦Can teachers only teach the activities

they enjoy and are already capable of teaching and ignore the needs of the students, the curriculum and state/national standards?

Ethical issues in Ethical issues in teaching…teaching…

◦Do I continue to grow and improve as a teacher or stick with what I know b/c that is easier?

◦Access to confidential records◦Student vulnerability (physical,

emotional, etc)◦Teaching in a manner outside one’s

comfort zone◦“Towing the party line” even when

you might disagree at times

Ethical Guiding Ethical Guiding DocumentsDocumentsPennsylvania's Code Of

Professional Practice And Conduct For Educators

NASPE P-12 Code of Ethics Professional Teaching Attributes

◦Student Teaching Manual

P-12 Ethical BreachesP-12 Ethical BreachesThis is a list of a few in no particular order.Having inappropriate relationships with

students Failing to perform duties (no teaching,

chaos, inappropriate practices, wrong attitude toward the teaching profession, etc)

Imposing on students personal views unrelated to the subject of a lesson or promoting such, especially some that do not represent the main stream (extreme political or religious views, views on controversial social issues, interest of a particular social group, etc).

P-12 Ethical BreachesP-12 Ethical Breaches Improper grading, partiality, and lack of

fairness (based on who is liked, who is not; race, past performance, background, etc)

Invading students' privacy Accepting gifts and favors, quid pro quo Deceiving students and their parents

Any others you have heard about or experienced?

DISPOSITIONSDISPOSITIONS

How are ethics and dispositions different

Dispositions defined:◦the predominant or prevailing

tendency of one's spirits; natural mental and emotional outlook or mood; characteristic attitude: a girl with a pleasant disposition (dictionary.com)

Looking at the original list, how many of them are dispositions.

That is why dispositions are important to students and therefore important to the WCU PETE staff.

Disposition Policy