- ISBN13: 9780781752046
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This unique textbook provides the master and doctoral level graduate students in the nurse educator course curriculum, post-doctoral students, and educators with an introduction to basic concepts and principles of the legal, professional and ethical dimensions of education. It discusses trends in the evolution of law, analyzes legal cases, extrapolates legal principles for case law, and discusses the significance of these legal principles for educators…. More >>
The Legal, Professional and Ethical Dimensions of Higher Education
This is an excellent book for any college teacher to read. It was written by Mable H. Smith, RN, JD, PhD and a couple of other qualified contributors. It has three parts: 1 The Legal Framework of Higher Education Environments, 2 The Professional Framework Governing the Educator’s Role, and 3 Ethical Framework of Higher Education. Part one has four chapters: 1 The Legal Rights of Students, 2 The Legal Rights of Faculty, 3 Faculty Protection Against Lawsuits, and 4 Faculty and the Employment Relationship. Part two has four chapters including faculty relations in academic environments and the teaching, scholarship, and service/practice roles of faculty. Part 3 has the ninth chapter, Ethical Considerations in Education Environments.
Each chapter starts with an outline of the content, introduction, case study and critical thinking questions followed by the content and then ends with professional dimension, ethical dimension, implication for educators, strategies to avoid legal problems, responses to the critical thinking questions, annotated bibliography, and notes. Case law is referenced throughout the book. There is a glossary and an index. Appendix A is How to Read a Legal Case. Appendix B is How to Research Legal Topics.
While the book was intended to be used as a textbook for graduate students studying education, it is an excellent resource for faculty. It has some examples of nursing situations, but is still appropriate for any faculty member or education student. I highly recommend this book for information about legal, professional and ethical issues related to higher education.
Rating: 5 / 5