Philosopher Values & Ethics Template

Topic: Ethics Words: 579 Pages: 2

DISPOSITION	HISTORICAL EXAMPLE With Citation	CURRENT PROPOSED APPLICATION
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Fairness, Justice, Equity	Adam Smith Adam Smith believed in the ability and responsibility of each person to contribute to society, which could be achieved through universal education of as many people as possible (Doyle, 2018). According to Smith, equity and fairness in education were the background for proper development of the community where each person receives proper education and can apply the obtained knowledge and skill to contribute to the progress of all.	This concept is vividly applied in modern society as diverse programs for minorities, as well as a larger population, exist. Students may access numerous scholarship opportunities or other options to become educated individuals who will advance science, technology, education, economy, and so on.
COMMITMENT Work Ethic, Committed to the Field of Education	Martin Heidegger Martin Heidegger’s philosophy is deeply rooted in the concept of caring, where all people care about each other, which is manifested in their commitment to work hard and contribute to the growth of each other and the entire society (Barnacle & Dall’Alba, 2017). Thus, educators should be completely committed to passing their knowledge to younger generations to equip them with the necessary skills for caring for others.	Inclusive education and such educational programs as No Child Left Behind, as well as the focus on teachers’ training, can be seen as modern manifestations of Heidegger’s ideas of caring. People’s commitment to their professional field is one of the ways to care for each other and promote such values as
REFLECTION Critical Analysis, Reform, Progress, Data-based Decisions	John Dewey Dewey promoted the idea that reflection is an important instrument educators and learners use to “make meaning of experiences and ideas” (Hora & Smolarek, 2018, p. 4). This concept is also the ground for the idea that data-based decisions are not made by data but by people interpreting data.	The promotion of reflective practice in education is one of the areas where Dewey’s ideas are used. Educators’ reflections turn into concepts, frameworks, techniques, and philosophies that improve the quality of education.
INTEGRITY Ethical Leadership	Albert Bandura The social learning theory developed by Albert Bandura provided the background for further exploration of ethical leadership in education as the concept of learning by observation and imitation is closely related to the essence of learning (Sağnak, 2017). Based on Bandura’s theory, Brown and colleagues introduced the idea of ethical leadership that encompassed leaders’ integrity and their focus on ethical conduct.	Modern educators try to be ethical leaders to form the corresponding values in their students as teachers display adherence to common ethical norms in diverse situations that occur in the educational environment. In that way, teachers expose students to particular patterns of ethical behavior that can be utilized in different settings.
PROFESSIONALISM Effective Problem Solving	Howard Gardner Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligence based on the assumption that people learn in different dimensions provides the background for educators’ professional development that implies effective problem solving, caring, and constant improvement (Picciano, 2017). Educators use and target (their own and their students’) multiple intelligence to build on the existing knowledge and skill and help students progress academically.	The learner-centered approach is closely connected with the concepts of multiple intelligence theory as educators try to address the needs of every student and help them realize their potential to the fullest. Teachers refer to all spheres of people’s lives and consider the diverse psychological peculiarities of their students to make sure that learners are able to process data and develop the necessary skills.

References

Barnacle, R., & Dall’Alba, G. (2017). Committed to learn: student engagement and care in higher education. Higher Education Research & Development, 36(7), 1326-1338.

Doyle, A. M. (2018). Social equality in education. Palgrave Macmillan.

Hora, M. T., & Smolarek, B. B. (2018). Examining faculty reflective practice: A call for critical awareness and institutional support. The Journal of Higher Education, 89(4), 553-581.

Picciano, A. G. (2017). Theories and frameworks for online education: Seeking an integrated model. Online Learning, 21(3), 166-190.

Sağnak, M. (2017). Ethical leadership and teachers’ voice behavior: The mediating roles of ethical culture and psychological safety. Educational Sciences: Theory & Practice, 17(4), 1101–1117.