This text is about helping teachers think carefully and knowledgeably about ethics in teaching, and to encourage them to talk to other people about it. Each chapter in the body of this text is organized around a pair of basic ethical concepts: freedom and discipline, self and others, communities near and far, excellence and equality, unity and diversity, and faith and truth. Each of these chapters begins with a realistic case, which provide a vehicle for students to see how the concepts come up in concrete situations.

Acknowledgments. 1. Introduction. Case. Why Ethical Judgment? Why Ethical Judgement? The Plan of the Book. 2. Freedom and Discipline. Case. Reflections on "Freedom and Discipline." Showdown, by Nicholas Burbules /Is It Really Freedom and Discipline? by Betty Sichel / First Reading and Thoughts / Second Reading and Thoughts / Andre's Response through My Voice / Notes. Further Reflections on "Freedom and Discipline." Beyond Freedom and Discipline, by Nicholas Burbules /Right On, Nick, by Betty Sichel. Discussion. Freedom as an Ethical Value / Conversation and Argument / Conclusion. 3. Self and Others. Case. Reflections on "Self and Others." Lucy's Dilemma, by Nel Noddings Her Self in Compromise: Carving a New Path of Integrity, by Dilafruz Williams / Confronting Voices and Choices: Matters of Inclusion in Ethical Deliberation / To Comply or Not? Creating a New Path of Integrity. Further Reflections on "Self and Others." Thinking with Dilafruz Williams about Self and Others, by Nel Noddings Thinking with Nel Noddings about Self and Others, by Dilafruz Williams / Significant Others / Dealing with the Voice of the Community Majority / Addressing the Question of Morale. Discussion. The Interests of Self and of Others / The Self and Ethical Point of View / Integrity and Compromise / Conclusion. 4. Communities Near and Far. Case. Reflections on "Communities Near and Far." Principles, Politics, and Prudence, by Arthur Brown / Principles / Politics / Prudence / Postscript /Living the Life of a Teacher: Reflections on Stan's Dilemma, by Shirley Pendlebury / Communities Near and Far / Lone Wolf / Beginnings, Middles, and Ends / Living the Life of a Teacher. Further Reflections on "Communities Near and Far." An Addendum to "Principles, Politics, and Prudence", by Arthur Brown Teaching and Trust, by Shirley Pendlebury. Discussion. 5. Excellence and Equality. Case. Reflections on "Excellence and Equality." Literacy Learning as Moral Learning: Excellence vs. Equality? by Susan Laird A Different Understanding of Connie's Dilemma / Excellence: Spelling Tests or Literacy Learning / Equality through Competition or Community? /Excellence, Equality, and the Scope of Connie's Concerns, by Paul Farber / Alternative Interpretations / Two Arguments for a Wider Scope / Thinking about the Next Steps. Further Reflections on "Excellence and Equality." More than a Rejoinder to Paul Farber, by Susan Laird Response to Susan Laird, by Paul Farber. Discussion. Excellence / Dignity and Simple Equality / Honor and Complex Equality / Conclusion. 6. Unity and Diversity. Case. Reflections on "Unity and Diversity." Unity and Diversity: An Interpretation, by Michael Katz Unity, Diversity, and Identity, by Emily Robertson / Exploring the Context / Framing the Moral Questions / Conclusion. Further Reflections on "Unity and Diversity." Unity and Diversity: A Response to Emily Robertson, by Michael Katz Response to Michael Katz: Community and Autonomy, by Emily Robertson. Discussion. A Communitarian View / The Liberal View / Cultural Relativism and Ethical Plurality / Conclusion. 7. Faith and Trust. Case. Reflections on "Faith and Trust." Ethics, Education, and the Creation/Evolution Controversy, by Harvey Siegel Advice to Mary Ann Massaro: "Teaching" Evolution in the Schools, by Alven Neiman. Further Reflections on "Faith and Trust." Faith, Truth, and Philosophy: A Response to Alven Neiman, by Harvey Siegel A Reply to Harvey Siegel: Philosophy and Science in Education, by Alven Neiman. Discussion. Is "Truth" a Legitimate Idea? / Is "Truth" an Educational Ideal? / Conclusion. 8. Of Cables and Cobwebs: Some Closing Thoughts on Ethical Judgment in Teaching. Why Ethics? Ethical Judgment. The Role for Philosophy. Of Cables and Cobwebs. The Ethical Teacher. 9. Additional Circumstances and Cases. Additional Circumstances. Freedom and Discipline Self and Others Communities Near and Far Excellence and Equality Unity and Diversity Faith and Truth. Additional Cases. Student Teachers The Faculty Advisors Politics in the Lunchroom The Flute Trio What to Do about Ron How Much Help Is Too Much? Notes on Contributors.