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Tests of Moral Courage

The following presents a case study analysis. The case is presented followed by a discussion of the right versus right dilemma. Next the dilemma paradigms that fit the case are noted with an explanation of why they fit. This is followed by an examination of the three-resolution principle. The three circles presented by Kidder are discussed and conclusions present key insights learned from the experience.

For this case, the needs of the individual and the community were of equal right but in conflict with each other. In addition, the individual was a minority making it more difficult to understand the issues. Specifically, the individual, a black minority disability student, was denied full attendance in a full inclusion classroom due to the disruptiveness of behaviors related to the disability. The student suffered from a learning disability and resulting behaviors that disrupted the classroom, which decreased the ability for all students to learn. While there is a legal mandate that demands equal education in a least restrictive manner to all students, this includes regular students as well. In this case the student was within his moral and legal rights to be taught in the regular classroom, since in most respects he was able to keep up, but on the other hand the classroom was also legally protected from any influence that would result in an unequal education. To add to the difficulty, the minority status of the student resulted in parent perceptions of teacher discrimination. As a witness to the event, I was asked by the administrator, whether I believed that the student needed to be removed from the classroom, and whether the teacher in question did demonstrate prejudicial action. I personally felt that the dilemma included the views of the teacher, student, and parents as well as the facts related to classroom learning.

Professionals must determine when there is a lack of values and moral courage present and wh...

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