Journal # 4

 

We haven’t really begun our class discussion on the courts and the court cases thus far. We briefing touched on the topic quickly. I believe that these cases are significantly large and require a lot of attention. They are meaningful cases (most) and they have good lessons to be learned. These court cases have molded our education system into what it is today and they continue to do so. I know from reading different court cases in other education classes that these are serious. If it made it to the court, then something seriously went wrong. I think in this case it is best to resolve the issue quickly rather than push it off. Parents look out for the benefit of their children and it is own fair that they make sure their child is being treated equally.

I think that the court system should have some authority when it comes to education. I believe that it is important to make sure the court is involved for incidents that may occur or be brought up on a school, teacher, or student. I don’t believe that the court should have authority over things that are occurring in the school in which the principle could solve. As a future teacher it is important to be aware of incidents that could occur in which courts will get involved. Students may be coming from an abused family and as the teacher; I am the one who may report it. In this case an investigation may take place and if it’s found to be true, the courts may get involved. This is something I believe the courts have the right to take action. The main educational purpose I feel that a court has to take part in is when issues are occurring that are bigger than the school can handle. When parents are suing due to their child being neglect, abused, bullied (to a further extent), etc. by their teachers, school administration, classmates, etc. this is when I feel the courts need to step in. Big issues need to be resolved and if the school is doing little to nothing, then I feel it is only right for the courts to jump in to help solve the issue. Not to put all the blame on schools, parents could be in the wrong as well and I believe the school has their rights to defend their grounds in this situation.

As a future educator these court issues are very important. I believe that in my teaching career I will be aware of cases going on in my district or even nearby districts. These cases occur frequently and it is important to be aware of why. I will do everything in my power to make sure that my students get the respect they deserve and that they are protected. I would like to think that the school I will someday be teaching in doesn’t have to experience court cases over law suits of parents but it may happen. Not to mention, if I have a student who is involved in a court case with family issues in my classroom, I need to be aware of the behaviors and effects he/she may go through. This is especially important because sometimes certain parents aren’t allowed around the child and I need to make sure that they don’t show up to the school at any time. Since I started my education process, I have read many different court cases that all involved schools and students. I just think that it is good knowledge for educators to read. These cases are real, and they really happened, with that being said they could really happen in my district as well. This is something that I should be fully aware of.

I believe that being professional and respectful is such a strong aspect for a teacher. I want to make my classroom a home for my students and I want to make sure that everyone is treated properly. I never want my students to feel left out, neglected, disrespected, or physically bullied. In order to create this safe space I need to keep a positive mind set and help to be the best example I can be. I want to make sure that none of my students, or their parents, ever feel like their child is not getting what they deserve out of their education. Every child will be treated the same in my class as well, it doesn’t matter who they are, if they have a disability or not, they are all growing children and they will all be treated the same way. I will also go out of my way to give extra help to those who may need it to make sure they are getting their full educational experience.