Teachers’ Constructivist and Ethical Beliefs

Sharkey, Marie; Gash, Hugh

doi:10.3390/bs10060096

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“…The discovery of significant differences by gender, with women showing a more critical perspective, agrees with the observations of Scalzo, Galbán-Lozano, and Ortega-Barba (2019), who highlighted the relevance of gender in ethical perception within the business sciences. This critical perspective could be crucial for the effective management of ethical dilemmas and points to the need for a more nuanced understanding of ethics in leadership, as suggested by Sharkey and Gash (2020).…”

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Personal Ethics and Ethical Leadership in The Face of The Resolution of Dilemmas and Problematic Situations in Chilean Graduates

Sánchez,

Castro,

Galindo-Domínguez

et al. 2024

RGSA

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Objective: The objective of this study is to investigate the relationship between personal ethics and deontological leadership in Chilean graduates, with the purpose of determining whether a high level of personal ethics in leaders influences the resolution of moral dilemmas and problematic situations in the institutional environment. Theoretical Framework: The research is based on concepts and theories about professional ethics, deontological leadership, and university ethics training. Theories and models such as Applied Ethics, Business Ethics and the deontological theory of ethics stand out. Method: A quantitative methodology with a survey design was adopted. 207 graduates of various careers from the Universidad Austral de Chile participated. Three instruments were used: the Ethical Leadership Questionnaire, the Ethical Dilemmas of Business Culture Questionnaire, and the Personal Ethics survey of collaborators. Data were analyzed with SPSS Statistics 23 and SPSS AMOS 23, performing exploratory and confirmatory factor analyzes. Results and Discussion: The results revealed that a high level of personal ethics is crucial to exercise effective deontological leadership. Significant differences in ethical perception between genders and ages were identified, suggesting that women and older professionals better manage ethical dilemmas. A negative correlation was observed between tolerance to unethical behaviors and the ability to solve ethical dilemmas. Implications of Research: Practical implications include the need to incorporate rigorous ethical training into university curricula to develop ethical leaders. Theoretically, the study contributes to the understanding of the relationship between personal ethics and deontological leadership, proposing that personal ethics is an essential precursor for ethical leadership in organizations. Originality/Value: This study contributes to the literature by empirically demonstrating the importance of personal ethics in deontological leadership. Their innovative approach and the discoveries made can influence training and professional practices in the educational and business field.

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Personal Ethics and Ethical Leadership in The Face of The Resolution of Dilemmas and Problematic Situations in Chilean Graduates

Sánchez,

Castro,

Galindo-Domínguez

et al. 2024

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“…They found that the participants lacked a sufficient understanding of constructivism and that Asian cultures substantially impacted instructional practices for learning and teaching. Another study on teachers and constructivism was performed by Sharkey and Gash (2020). The authors aimed to explore the relationship between teachers’ constructivist and ethical beliefs.…”

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Challenges in EFL Constructivist Classrooms From Teachers’ Perspectives: A Case Study in Vietnam

Nguyen,

2024

Sage Open

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Educational reforms in many Asian countries, particularly in China and Vietnam, have highlighted the pivotal role of the constructivist approach. However, the implementation of constructivism into the classroom is still very challenging for teachers. Although there is a wealth of research on constructivism, few studies have focused on the difficulties teachers often encounter when organizing constructivist lessons, especially in the EFL context. To address this gap, this study employed a mixed-methods approach, including triangulated data (a questionnaire, classroom observations, and semi-structured interviews) with the participation of 120 EFL teachers in a private university in Vietnam. The findings indicate that teachers faced a wide array of problems in their constructivist classes, including conceptual, pedagogical, cultural, political, and technological dilemmas. Furthermore, they did not comprehend constructivism as they believed, probably due to a superficial understanding of this approach or the effect of Confucian culture. Additionally, this study verifies and contributes to the framework of Windschitl regarding the four dilemmas teachers often confront in constructivist classrooms. Theoretical and practical implications for future researchers as well as for educational stakeholders and institutional leaders on what should be taken into careful consideration prior to the incorporation of constructivism, were also discussed in detail.

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“…This two-factor structure has been judged reliable in different cultural groups and in different business sectors (finance, sales, telecommunications, etc.) while it was broadly used in the study of the service sector (indicatively: Davis, Andersen & Curtis, 2001;Forsyth, O'Boyle & McDaniel, 2008;Musbah, Cowton & Tyfa, 2016;Caswell & Gould, 2008;Sharkey, 2020;MacNab et al, 2011;Vitell, Rallapalli & Singhapakdi, 1993). Several observations from previous research using the EPQ concluded that it satisfactorily explains individual issues (Giammarco, 2016;1998;Bass et al, 1999) while the structure of the two resulting EPQ factors appears to be stable and reliable (Beebe & Guynes, 2006;Bhattacharya, Chen & Liu 2009;Giammarco, 2016;Bhattacharya, Neelam & Murthy 2018).…”

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Conceptualizing ethics positions of health and fitness managers; an empirical investigation in Greece

Paschalidou,

Tsitskari,

Alexandris

et al. 2023

Retos

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Abstract. This research aim was to examine the ethical viewpoints of health and fitness managers in Greece. To achieve this, an adapted version of the Ethics Position Questionnaire (EPQ) (Forsyth, 1980) was employed. Additionally, the study sought to determine whether managers of these fitness centers leaned more towards idealism or relativism in their ethical perspectives. A group of 249 health and fitness managers participated in this study and completed Forsyth's original EPQ questionnaire included a total of 20 variables, with 10 assessing Idealism, and 10 evaluating Relativism. The EPQ was translated into Greek and adapted to suit the specific context of the Greek health and fitness industry, following multiple pilot studies. Both confirmatory and exploratory factor analyses were conducted, resulting in a 12-item questionnaire with two distinct factors. The modified EPQ demonstrated strong internal consistency and showed convergent validity with related constructs. Furthermore, the categorization of normative procedures into types suggested that health and fitness managers in Greece held varying ethical positions. Some leaned towards a more absolute ethical approach, while others took into account situational factors in their ethical considerations. Investigating the ethical perspectives of health and fitness managers can provide valuable insights for developing ethical codes of conduct and tailored educational initiatives within this sector. Key Words: business ethics, health & fitness, managers, Ethics Position Questionnaire (EPQ)

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Teachers’ Constructivist and Ethical Beliefs

Cited by 8 publications

References 20 publications

Personal Ethics and Ethical Leadership in The Face of The Resolution of Dilemmas and Problematic Situations in Chilean Graduates

Personal Ethics and Ethical Leadership in The Face of The Resolution of Dilemmas and Problematic Situations in Chilean Graduates

Challenges in EFL Constructivist Classrooms From Teachers’ Perspectives: A Case Study in Vietnam

Conceptualizing ethics positions of health and fitness managers; an empirical investigation in Greece

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