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Finnish Teachers’ Ethical Sensitivity

Year: 2012

Type: article

Abstract: The study examined the ethical sensitivity of Finnish teachers ( 𝑁 = 8 6 4 ) using a 28-item Ethical Sensitivity Scale Questionnaire (ESSQ). The psychometric qualities of this instrument were analyzed, as were the differences in self-reported ethical sensitivity between practicing and student teachers and teachers of different subjects. The results showed that the psychometric qualities of the ESSQ were satisfactory and enabled the use of an explorative factor analysis. All Finnish teachers rated their level of ethical sensitivity as high, which indicates that they had internalized the ethical professionalism of teaching. However, practicing teachers’ assessments were higher than student teachers’. Moreover, science as a subject was associated with lower self-ratings of ethical sensitivity.

Source: Education Research International

DOI: 10.1155/2012/351879

Authors: Elina Kuusisto, Kirsi Tirri, Inkeri Rissanen

Institution: University of Helsinki

Language: English

Topic: Ethics in Business and Education

Subfield: Information Systems and Management

Field: Decision Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $1,050