All's Fair in Love and School

Ethics of Justice

• Multiple Federal Discrimination Laws
• Right to Privacy
• Safe and Secure Environment
• Tenured Teacher- Perhaps moving among schools
• Punishment for student for violating the privacy of Mr. Wilson

Ethics of Critique

• School policy and laws against discrimmination
• LGBTQ students are hurt by this as well as Mr. Wilson
• The LGBTQ students, staff, parents and supporters are silenced!
• Power is with the administration, Students and Parents
• Power of the Discrimination Law- Mr. Wilson

Ethics of Care

• Teachable Moment for students about Moral Obligations and Practices,privacy and discrimination.
• LGBTQ students, staff, parents, and supporters of personal rights will be hurt
• To put him on leave would help both Wilson and Students (allow it to "cool down").

Ethics of the Profession

• Educate student and others at the school
• Are there professional codes that dictate the decision
• Dr. Patel's and perhaps other Teachers Ethics are in conflict
• Educational Workshops and Training (example:Safe Zone Training) for the community (school and families)

Turbulence Theory and Stakeholders

• Dr. Patel- Severe
• Mr. Wilson- Extreme
• Tyler- Severe
• School Community- Extreme

Resolution

• Give School Community training on developing a moral compass, LGBTQ awareness training
• Disciplinary procedures should be followed concerning Tyler
• Intervention in the classroom concerning the privacy issues to resolve the turbulence in the classroom

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