The required studies in The Ethics of Teaching (Strike & Soltis, 2009/2015) introduce and integrate postmodernism and pluralism into the theories of ethical thought. Write a post discussing the challenges and contributions of postmodernism and pluralism to these ethical theories. (The content in this post should be considered as a partial draft of your final paper.)

• The distinction between tolerating and affirming the truth of a viewpoint;
• The inability of relativism truly to criticize a dominating perspective;
• The place of fallibilism as a middle ground to certainty and skepticism.
• Explain the difference between a melting pot and pluralism.
• Explain how coming to recognize the differences in cultural values helps educators better appraise varying ethical standards.

Support your statements with evidence from the required studies and your research. Cite and reference your sources in APA style.

Peer Responses (Due Tuesday)

Read your classmates’ responses. Reflect and substantively comment on two or more of their posts. Support your statements with evidence from the required studies, other research, and experiences. You are required to respond to comments or questions about your posts.

Reference

Strike, K. A., & Soltis, J. F. (2009/2015). The ethics of teaching (5th ed.). New York, NY: Teachers College.

• Textbook Reading

  The Ethics of Teaching (Strike & Soltis, 2009/2015)

  • Code of Ethics of the Education Profession
  • Chapter 5: Diversity: Multiculturalism and Religion
  • Chapter 6: Democracy, Professionalism, and Teaching with Integrity
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  • Prof. Dr. Magala: Salad Bowl or Melting Pot (HOPE Entrepreneurship, 2011) [Video] [Closed captioned]
    • Also read the brief commentary related to this video, Melting Pot vs. Cultural Pluralism (Dunphy, 2013) [Web page]

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