View part one of the case study in this unit’s studies and then answer the following discussion questions:
- Are there ethical and legal concerns being exposed in this scenario? If so, specifically identify the ethical standards that apply.
- Is the chair violating any ethical principles? If so, which?
- What are the pros and cons of teaching the class? Support your observations with scholarly materials.
Case Study
Scene 1, Professor’s Office
Ben: Good Morning Jenny. Are you interruptible?
Jenny: Oh hi Ben. (friendly and teasing), nice surprise. Well, I was just prepping for my upcoming course, but for the department chair I am sure I can take a few minutes.
Ben: Well, I certainly appreciate the time, professor. I wish I had good news. Have you heard about Stan? His wife Julia just had a stroke yesterday.
Jenny: Oh my god, that is terrible!
Ben: I know. It truly is just awful. They think she will be okay but she is probably going to need lots of therapy. Stan is going to take the semester off to help out with her and the kids.
Jenny: Oh what a nightmare. Poor Julia, and Stan and the kids.
Ben: I know, that is why I am here. It leaves us shorthanded here too. Stan was going to teach biopsychology this semester and now he will not be able to. I was hoping you could step in and teach the course.
Jenny: (apprehensive) Oh my, well I do not know Ben, I am really not sure. I only had one biospych course myself as an undergrad…
Ben: No need to worry, we can get all the syllabus and all the material information from Stan and I bet you would do a great job. Listen, there we have got fifteen students who need to that course to graduate. We cannot let them down.
Jenny: That is a sticky situation, Ben but I am just not sure…
Ben: Oh you will be fine. You are still interested in that full-time position when Professor Lee retires, right? Oh by the way, I need to know your answer by 3:00 today whether or not you can teach the course. If not I need to find anotehr professor.
Jenny: Okay Ben. Let me think about it and I will get back to you today.
Credits
Subject Matter Experts:
Bethany Lohr, Dr. La Keita Carter
Instructional Designers:
Tina Houareau, Peter Lindner
Interactive Design:
Patrick Lapinski
Project Management:
Julie Greunke
On Camera Talent:
Mike Miller, Lynnea Doublette
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