unprofessional conduct

Running head : Unprofessional Conduct

Mrs . Pettit 's Case

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Unprofessional Conduct

Explain how you understand the following terms "Unprofessional

By `unprofessional ' the California Supreme Court refers to behavior that negates the norms of conduct expected of teachers of Mrs . Pettit 's caliber . As per the Court , such unprofessional conduct maligns the name of not only the person exhibiting it , but also the entire teaching fraternity "Immoral

Conversely , the supreme court of California refers to behavior that is harmful to the accepted

standards of decency by using the word `immoral . This conduct is bound to corrupt the basic principles of the students that Mrs . Pettit teaches

Lack of `fitness to teach

The California Supreme Court refers to the unsuitability of Mrs . Pettit being a teacher by invoking the absence of `fitness to teach ' phrase This contention holds that by having engaged in sexual activities that are frowned upon by the general public , Mrs . Pettit became unfit to continue offering instruction to her students . This idea is related to the Court 's views that one 's personal life is intricately liked to their professional undertakings . As such , Mrs . Pettit gave up the suitability to impart knowledge onto her students by demonstrating interest in a banned way of sexual expression

Explain whether the board of education was justified in firing Pettit

The California Board of Education was unjustified in sacking Mrs . Pettit owing to a number of patient reasons . Firstly , the Board demonstrated contradictory actions in dismissing the teacher...