Educational Negligence
Taya Hervey-McNutt
Strayer University
EDU: 599 Capstone
Dr. Joe Canada
May 18, 2022
Educational Negligence
The key to success has always been associated with education in America. Needless to say that any elements that negatively impact education are handled with great urgency and seriousness. Among the many issues facing education that negatively influences students is educational negligence. “A legal definition of educational malpractice is yet to be codified, but the term can be assumed to involve professional negligence or the failure to provide services that can reasonably be expected (1).” Not only can a child’s school life get negatively impacted by educational negligence, but also the learner’s future ambitions and career preference. Educational negligence is a serious problem that can take several forms, from a failure to provide an acceptable standard of teaching to ignoring non-attendance or not catering to special educational needs.
The Connection Between Educational Negligence and Diversity In a study done in South Korea, numerous culturally and linguistically diverse teenagers
had been subjected to maltreatment resulting in many students choosing to drop out. Child neglect, peer relationships, student-teacher interactions, and dropping out of school all increased linearly over time, according to the result of the research study (2). This evidence supports the argument that neglecting a child has a direct and long-term effect on peer connections and student-teacher relationships, as well as an increased risk of dropping out of school. It was observed that positive peer relationships and student-teacher relationships have a direct effect on the chance of dropping out of school. Both peer interactions and student-teacher ties mediated the relationship between school neglect and dropout on a cross-sectional basis.
As depicted in the findings of this research, among a diverse student population, creating positive relationships with peers and teachers every year could reduce the negative effect that neglect can have in leading a student to drop out of school (2).
How Ethical Standards Relate to Educational Negligence School administrators must provide a solid foundation for success that is built on the
abilities of teachers and other professionals who interact with students ethically. When making decisions, effective school administrators balance the demands of children and their own personnel. In order to accomplish this, a healthy energy balance between current activity and the building of unity must be maintained by responding equally to the diverse demands of students and teachers. According to the aforementioned argument, a school administration, including instructors, that fails to fulfill its obligation to ensure that students’ needs are met violates ethical standards.
Problems Related to Educational Negligence Carelessness in education is related to a variety of issues, one of which is changes in
student behavior in class. For instance, a child’s performance may deteriorate, or they may earn lower grades than previously earned. The student begins receiving grades that are significantly
lower than the class average or demonstrates performance abilities that are significantly lower than those of other children their age (3). Another issue related to educational neglect is the inability to complete assigned work. As a result, the learner may continue to struggle with learning as well as low self-esteem.
Solutions Through Learning The issue of educational negligence can be addressed by following up on those students
who have been affected by educational maltreatment. For example, the teacher can ensure every student in the class has completed their assignment. Consequently, teachers need to make sure they attend their lessons and never afford to miss them (4). By attending every lesson, teachers ensure they have covered the required course content, and students are in a better place to improve performance. Educational negligence is a serious problem in education that has an effect on the future of learners. Parents and teachers need to work together to ensure students’ needs get met in order for them to succeed in their academics.
References
1. Harris, J., John, III, & Carter, David G. (1980). ERIC. Educational Malpractice: The Concept, the Public, the Schools and the Courts. 21, ED194963
2. Choe, D. (2021). Longitudinal relationships amongst child neglect, social relationships, and school dropout risk for culturally and linguistically diverse adolescents. Child Abuse & Neglect, 112, 104891. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chiabu.2020.104891
3. James, B. (2020). Restorative Justice Liability: School Discipline Reform and Right to Safe Schools. University of Memphis Law Review, Forthcoming, Pepperdine University Legal Studies Research Paper, (2020/19).
4. Tanure Alves, M. L., Haegele, J. A., & Duarte, E. (2018). “We can’t do anything”: The experiences of students with visual impairments in physical education classes in Brazil. British Journal of Visual Impairment, 36(2), 152-162. https://doi.org/10.1177%2F0264619617752761
