Hello- I just had another idea of a blogging topic!
An issue I have noticed at our school is teachers expressing their opinions in class.
Since it is an election year, I think this issue is becoming even more prevalent.
Personally, I believe that teachers should not tell us their political preferences, or even allude to it, and should act professionally. I think I feel this way because I disagree with many of my teachers beliefs, so I feel uncomfortable when they start talking about it in class. I have experienced teachers say outright that they are a "raging liberal" and expressed their opinions on individual political issues. Some teachers express their opinions in more subtle ways though, such as hanging only an Obama poster on the wall or just a quote by a former Republican president. Overall, I think expressing political opinions is unprofessional and teachers should stay objective while in the classroom. If they want to go to rallies on the weekend, go for it.
By posting this, I do not mean to say that these teachers are "bad" or anything along those lines. I just feel like teachers expressing their political opinions can only really lead to conflict in the classroom. I think that classrooms should be places of objective learning and open discussion.
Just something I have been thinking about recently. Thanks guys.
Mack-
ReplyDeleteI too have noticed this. While I don't necessarily believe that it will bring conflict to the classroom, it may change what somebody believes.
For instance, you look up to a teacher as a mentor or what-not and they express that they are a democrat (liberal). You come from a conservative family. Chances are, you were conservative too. Now this teacher is making you question what you believe. While this is good (see two sides of an issue), your parents may not be happy about it or whatever.