Is it ethical?

Nanobyte · 10-18-2002, 03:44 PM

First, let me give you the situation. My Latin teacher also coaches for the school cheerleading squad. I am assuming there is something big coming up, as they have been telling students lately to buy T-shirts and such to show support. Anyways, my teacher told the class a few days ago that whoever bought a T-shirt for $12 would be assigned a 100 on their next quiz grade. What I'm wondering is, is this ethical? Isn't this considered bribery? A student paying a teacher, for an item, but also a good grade; sounds like bribery.

Now, I'm not bashing on teachers, or ranting off and on at any level, but just wanted to know. A curious mind needs answering. Thanx all.

SomeGuy · 10-18-2002, 04:00 PM

Maybe the T-shirt has the answers on it?

WillowIX · 10-18-2002, 04:00 PM

That sounds very unethical! Buying T-shirts has nothing to do with school work and shouldn´t be rewarded with higher marks.

andrewas · 10-18-2002, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Nanobyte:
[QB] whoever bought a T-shirt for $12 would be assigned a 100 on their next quiz grade. What I'm wondering is, is this ethical[QB]

No, nor is it legal. Especialy if this test has any effect of final grades.

Sazerac · 10-18-2002, 04:35 PM

That is STRICTLY not ethical, and should be raised before the school board. One's grades should not be tied into any purchases of school spirit material. That school is leaving itself wide open for a lawsuit; several lawsuits, in fact.

-Sazerac

B_part · 10-18-2002, 04:35 PM

No, it is definitely unethical. But not uncommon, I fear...

Larry_OHF · 10-18-2002, 05:53 PM

One of the reasons that makes it so wrong is that some people might not be able to afford the cost of the shirt, therefore losing a good grade over the fact that their parents might be poor.

Credit on a non-acedemic item. Bad move on the part of the teacher. She's already lost her job, and could cause big trouble for the school if she is not stopped.

LennonCook · 10-18-2002, 09:06 PM

Ethical ?? Definately not.
Legal ?? Well, knowing how screwed up the law seems to be in most places, it wouldn`t surprise me

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10-18-2002, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Sazerac:
That is STRICTLY not ethical, and should be raised before the school board. One's grades should not be tied into any purchases of school spirit material. That school is leaving itself wide open for a lawsuit; several lawsuits, in fact.

-Sazerac

Ditto, that woman could and should be jailed on a number of charges and have her license to teach permanently revoked.

Redblueflare · 10-18-2002, 09:14 PM

This isn't right. Maybe a few extra points for coming back with your progress signed, but 100 points on your next quiz for buying a T-Shirt?

10-18-2002, 04:00 PM	#2
SomeGuy Unicorn Join Date: May 14, 2002 Location: Oklahoma, USA Age: 33 Posts: 4,238	Maybe the T-shirt has the answers on it? __________________ \"I firmly believe that any man\'s finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is the moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle - victorious.\"<br />-Vince Lombardi

10-18-2002, 04:00 PM	#3
WillowIX Apophis Join Date: July 10, 2001 Location: By a big blue lake, Canada Age: 50 Posts: 4,628	That sounds very unethical! Buying T-shirts has nothing to do with school work and shouldn´t be rewarded with higher marks. __________________ Confuzzled by nature.

10-18-2002, 04:35 PM	#5
Sazerac Ironworks Moderator Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Monroe, LA Age: 60 Posts: 7,387	That is STRICTLY not ethical, and should be raised before the school board. One's grades should not be tied into any purchases of school spirit material. That school is leaving itself wide open for a lawsuit; several lawsuits, in fact. -Sazerac __________________ "And all my days are trances, and all my nightly dreams, Are where thy grey eye glances, and where thy footstep gleams, In what ethereal dances, by what eternal streams..."

10-18-2002, 05:53 PM	#7
Larry_OHF Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Midlands, South Carolina Age: 48 Posts: 14,759	One of the reasons that makes it so wrong is that some people might not be able to afford the cost of the shirt, therefore losing a good grade over the fact that their parents might be poor. Credit on a non-acedemic item. Bad move on the part of the teacher. She's already lost her job, and could cause big trouble for the school if she is not stopped. __________________

10-18-2002, 09:14 PM	#10
Redblueflare Galvatron Join Date: May 9, 2001 Location: The backwoods in Georgia sigh Age: 40 Posts: 2,151	This isn't right. Maybe a few extra points for coming back with your progress signed, but 100 points on your next quiz for buying a T-Shirt? __________________ <br /><br />\"If you ever need me just whistle, and i\'ll come running. I promise. <img border=\"0\" title=\"\" alt=\"[Smile]\" src=\"smile.gif\" /> <br />Kupo, Kupo! A man can\'t get a sword if he can\'t dance! <img border=\"0\" title=\"\" alt=\"[Big Grin]\" src=\"biggrin.gif\" />

10-18-2002, 03:44 PM	#1
Nanobyte Thoth - Egyptian God of Wisdom Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: NC Age: 38 Posts: 2,890	First, let me give you the situation. My Latin teacher also coaches for the school cheerleading squad. I am assuming there is something big coming up, as they have been telling students lately to buy T-shirts and such to show support. Anyways, my teacher told the class a few days ago that whoever bought a T-shirt for $12 would be assigned a 100 on their next quiz grade. What I'm wondering is, is this ethical? Isn't this considered bribery? A student paying a teacher, for an item, but also a good grade; sounds like bribery. Now, I'm not bashing on teachers, or ranting off and on at any level, but just wanted to know. A curious mind needs answering. Thanx all.

10-18-2002, 04:35 PM	#6
B_part Quintesson Join Date: September 11, 2002 Location: Milan (Italy) Age: 43 Posts: 1,066	No, it is definitely unethical. But not uncommon, I fear...

10-18-2002, 09:06 PM	#8
LennonCook Jack Burton Join Date: November 10, 2001 Location: Bathurst & Orange, in constant flux Age: 37 Posts: 5,452	Ethical ?? Definately not. Legal ?? Well, knowing how screwed up the law seems to be in most places, it wouldn`t surprise me .

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