Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Political beliefs
I thought it was interesting that Valerie mentioned how she received an email from the College of Education stating that Professors were not to mention their political beliefs or even hint towards them in the classroom. I think that that is a very important rule to follow in the classroom and when interacting with students because it is a misuse of authority and it can influence a student's opinion. Even though I am not going to be a teacher, I think that this is very important for teachers and future teachers to keep in mind. I have had 3 of my 5 professors declare their political beliefs. I believe this in a misuse of power and over-steps the bounds of appropriateness. I do not pay to hear their beliefs, nor do I want to discuss such a personal matter in public. When a teacher reveals their political beliefs I lose some respect for them- it is unprofessional. Something for future teachers to keep in mind...
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I agree - this is a very important issue. If you create a comfortable and open classroom environment as you should, then the students will naturally be influenced by the things that you say, especially on issues that they are not very familiar with.
Think back to, say, fourth grade. Think in your head something about fourth grade. It is very interesting what past students will remember about the class for the rest of their lives. It's not usually a huge activity or lesson, but usually a seemingly small, insignificant experience that for some reason or another stuck with them.
Political association could most definitely be one of the issues that indirectly sticks with a student, and it is very important to let them use their own personal acquired knowledge to make the decision for themselves.
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