A Study on Ethical Dilemmas and Coping Strategies in Teaching Decisions of Primary and Secondary School Teachers
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https://doi.org/10.65170/jtr.v1i1.12Keywords:
Primary and secondary school teachers; Teaching decisions; Ethical dilemmasAbstract
The ongoing implementation of educational reforms and the advancement of digital education have introduced new ethical dilemmas in teaching decision-making that primary and secondary school teachers must now confront.This study examines the ethical dilemmas encountered by primary and secondary school teachers in their instructional decision-making within the context of digital education development and the ‘Double Reduction’ policy, alongside corresponding coping strategies. Through literature analysis and theoretical construction, three principal core dilemmas have been identified:The appropriate balance for differentiated teaching, the ethical risks associated with digital technology applications, and the tension between teacher guidance and student autonomy. Through literature analysis and data examination, this study identifies key ethical dilemmas faced by educators, evaluates the moral implications of specific practices, and proposes three-tiered countermeasures—individual teacher, school, and societal—to address ethical dilemmas in teaching decision-making for primary and secondary school educators.
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