Introduction
This paper is aimed at discussing three cases, representing different situations that can arise in school or college almost on a daily basis. The analysis focuses on legal and employment implications of teachers conduct, decision-making, his rights and responsibilities. These scenarios exemplify the duties of the instructors and the principles which they should follow in the course of their work.
Case 1
The first case illustrates teachers irresponsible behavior that eventually results in the heavy injury of a student. This person is fully aware that one of them is not wearing goggles during practical classes in chemistry. However, he connives at this violation of safety norms and permits her to continue her work believing she is the most skillful and careful girl in the group. Yet, due to the explosion in the laboratory she receives facial burns and loses her vision. Provided the guilt of the instructor is proven, this individual may be subjected to legal trial, because it was his duty to make sure that safety standards were met by each student. Moreover, he knows that she has not put on her protection glasses. This may entail monetary compensation for her trauma. Most likely, this instructor will be dismissed from school or put on probation (Raymond, 2000). Furthermore, his license will be suspended or completely revoked. We should bear in mind that this is a chemistry lesson during which students run great risk of receiving moderate or severe burns. Therefore, goggles are a compulsory precaution for even an experienced scientist, not to mention a teenage girl. This is why there is practically no chance to justify the actions of this instructor.
Case 2
The teacher of history, who insists that the students should be acquainted with the worlds major religions and tries to incorporate this information into his own classes, should be encouraged by the board. His approach is quite understandable because evolution of human society is closely intertwined with the development of religious views. They have shaped modern community and will continue to exercise this influence in the future. Thus, teachers conduct is both allowable and praiseworthy. Yet, there are several limitations: 1) first, this must not be done at the expense of other aspects of historical science. For example, learners must be given in-depth insights into economic, social, and geopolitical forces that affect the evolution of human society. If these questions are ignored by the teacher, then his approach will be criticized. Naturally, this will not involve any criminal charges or suspension of license. Nonetheless, he may be substituted and subsequently discharged from his position, because it is his duty to give comprehensive knowledge of the subject but not just the development of religion as this is hardly appropriate.
Case 3
If an educator is informed that one of his students is contemplating suicide, his first task would be talk to this person as soon as possible and tell about it to the school or college psychologist. Provided that this sophomore really displays the symptoms of depression, schizophrenia, anomie or any other mental disorder leading to self-homicide, she should be taken under the supervision of therapists, counselors or other medical workers. The main duty of the educator is to conduct preliminary assessment and attract people who are sufficiently qualified for the treatment of suicidal tendencies. The teacher can be deprived of his certificate if this girl takes her own life because he could avert this calamity by raising an alarm (Segall & Wilson, 2004). Nonetheless, he will not be brought to justice, because from legal standpoint suicide cannot be classified as a crime. In terms of law, there is no culprit to be called for account for her death.
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Rowman & Littlefield