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This book takes a unique organizational approach towards understanding the concept of ethics in educational systems. It provides a global perspective and connects theory and praxis through team-based simulations, case studies and scenarios. It also allows researchers, educators and teachers, and educational leaders and administrators around the world to understand how they can develop an ethical culture in their schools. This understanding can encourage the development and assimilation of a code of ethics for teachers and educators and the creation of a policy of intervention that can help to minimize teachers' withdrawal behaviors. In this way, the author presents an integrative approach towards creating a positive learning environment for teachers and students.
In the midst of what seems an endless press for better academic outcomes and a flood of centrally-driven reforms, Shapira-Lishchinsky eloquently reminds us of the importance and value of organisations having clear codes of ethical practice. This is the most comprehensive and insightful book on ethics in education organisations that I have read in the last 10 years - it is smoothly written, strongly argued and carefully referenced. The inclusion of a wide range of practical strategies really sets the book apart. I strongly recommend it to academics, policy makers and school communities alike.
— Allan Walker, Joseph Lau Chair Professor of International Educational Leadership, The Education University of Hong Kong
An eminent scholar with impressive experience in the field, this book represents the culmination of Shapira-Lishchinsky’s ground-breaking international research. Substantive and fascinating in both scope and content, this beautifully-written and compelling work is a must read for all those who care deeply about teachers, teaching, leadership, and ethics in educational organizations.
— Jacqueline Stefkovich, The Pennsylvania State University, USA
This well researched and conceptually sophisticated book considers the question of ethical codes for educational organizations and their impact on teachers and the issue of teacher withdrawal. In addition to a detailed international overview of relevant scholarship, Professor Shapira-Lischinsky provides compelling exercises and simulations designed to increase hands-on exploration. As such this book is both a timely and dynamic contribution to the field. Well done!
— Steven Jay Gross, Professor Emeritus of Educational Leadership, Temple University
An important book for international researchers and practitioners concerning the meaning and applications of organizational ethics among educational leaders and teachers. This book is a must read for educators dealing with ethical challenges in various educational contexts.
— Chen Schechter, Professor, Bar Ilan University, Israel
It is well known that leadership is all about values, which include the ethical traits of successful leaders. Professor Shapira-Lischinsky breaks new ground in not only applying both theory and application of the role that ethics can and should play in school administration, but also provides a critical and unique global perspective of ethical leadership.
— Peter Litchka, Professor of Educational Leadership, Loyola University Maryland, USA