Welcome to EDL 522. As part of the requirements for this course you will be required to post comments to this blog after every class session. These comments should be a reflection of the readings, lectures, guest speakers, activities, or discussions that occurred during the day. I hope you enjoy the class and I will do my best to share with you the theoretical and practical lessons that you will need to be a successful school administrator.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Sunday Class
Get a reference of a reference! When interviewing and screening candidates it may be necessary to get a reference of a reference in order to ensure better quality. I had never really thought of this. I still want to know what is legal to discuss with the new employer and what is ethical. If the information is true, how could you not give it to the interviewer. I understand there are legal issues when it comes to personnell issues, but could we get those clearly defined? It seems that if we are "here for the kids" then protecting a bad/incompetent teacher is ethically wrong. I think I would be an "off the record" person.
i also agree with the whole getting a reference for a reference, to make sure you are getting a quality person.
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