Knowledge for everyone!

Vincent Williams

I’ve been really struggling with the fact that, the information that I have been learning thus far in this program is information that every teacher should learn.  The law and ethics course is one that every teacher should take.  How can we thrive in an environment where we don’t know all the parameters and laws to protect us?  Even outside of the classroom, in our everyday lives, we move through life not having a clear understanding of our laws and rights.  Some people who operate like this may find themselves to be a victim one way or another.

As educators, we should be educated and well versed in the things that affect our ability to provide quality teaching for our students.  This knowledge should not be kept for only the leaders.  But what about all of the vacancies in the districts and there are long term substitutes in the building.  They get treated the worst by the students, parents, and the other faculty members.  This essentially hurts the culture and community.  All personnel should have some working knowledge of the laws and rights. 

Students are still in a development stage where they are trying to get away with whatever they can.  If we allow them to get away with doing the wrong thing in one classroom, then it could potentially start chaos in the building.  So, in respect to that, we have to work as a team to help the others who do know have the same training that we are receiving.  I personally would like to see more teamwork amongst the faculty.  Too many people just stay in their rooms and only concern themselves with their students.  Now, I know it is the responsibility of the educational leader to foster that community atmosphere.