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Legal and Ethical Dilemmas Faced by Student Teachers

Explore common questions asked by student teachers regarding legal liabilities, contractual obligations, and ethical dilemmas. Get guidance on handling student injuries, harassment issues, and controversial instructions in classroom settings.

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Legal and Ethical Dilemmas Faced by Student Teachers

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  1. QUESTIONS ASKED BY STUDENT TEACHERS Instructor: Kay H. Hunnicutt, Ph.D., J.D. @khh

  2. Questions Asked By Student Teachers • I Have Signed A Letter Of Intent To Accept A Job In One District But Now I Have Received An Offer From Another District That I Really Want To Accept. Am I Obligated To The First District? -- An Offer To Contract… -- What Districts Say… -- This Is What You Do… @khh

  3. Questions Asked By Student Teachers • Am I Legally Liable For Student Injuries If The Supervising Teacher Left Me In Charge Of The Classroom Alone? -- You Have The Same Liability as The Certified Teacher -- Examples: Student Teacher In West Valley, Student Teacher With Disruptive Student

  4. Questions Asked By Student Teachers • If I Have A Misdemeanor On My Juvenile Record Or A Current Police Record, Will It Keep Me From Receiving A Teaching Certificate? -- We Need To Talk About This! -- A.R.S. Title 15

  5. Questions Asked By Student Teachers • What Do I Do If I Am Sexually Harassed By A District Employee? -- Talk To Your College Supervisor -- Types Of Sexual Harassment -- Examples

  6. Questions Asked By Student Teachers • What Should I Do If I See A Student Is Being Sexually Harassed By A District Employee Or Another Student? -- Check The School Policy -- Depends On The Situation -- Immediate Action Lessens Liability -- Use Common Sense!

  7. Questions Asked By Student Teachers • If I Am Instructed By My Supervising Teacher To Use A Controversial Method Of Instruction, Book, or Discipline, What Should I Do? -- Call Your College Supervisor -- Does “It” Relate To The Scope/Sequence- Conform To The Mores/Norms Of The Community? -- Parent/Student “Opt Out” Choice With Alternative Assignment -- Use Common Sense!

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