Is it right for teachers to impose there political views on students?

Question

Hello. I'm 15 and I was doing homework and I want to see what others thought. In the atiddional details part I will put what my lesson said

Republican National Convention - The Republican National Convention is held every four years by the United States Republican party to determine the party's candidate for the coming Presidential election and the party's platform. In the past this issue was often contentious and the convention could make or break a candidate, but in recent decades the candidate has already long-since been anointed by the Presidential primary process. The occasion of the national conventions marks the close of the primary election period and the start of the general election

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Democratic National Convention - The Democratic National Convention is held every four years by the United States Democratic party to determine the party's candidate for the coming Presidential election. In the past this issue was often contentious and the convention could make or break a candidate, but since the post-1968 McGovern reforms, the candidate has already long-since been anointed by the Presidential primary process, and the convention is now generally perceived as not much more than (a.) a big fiesta with a lot of red, white and blue decorations, (b.) a chance for political reporters to preen, and holler over the din into their microphones at their anchors who are really only a few steps away, (c.) an opportunity for the party to debate the party platform, (d.) a nationally televised publicity stunt.

See the difference?

Answer 1

If your teacher wrote that, you might well tell him/her that his is inarticulate and clearly demonstrating a party bias. That said, I don't think that those statements are particularly inaccurate.

Teachers express bias and political views all the time, they typically are just so subtle that you don't understand them and don't realize it.

In a broader sense, so what? Everyone is allowed his/her own opinion... I would imagine that this homework is for a course in history or government. These subjects are highly charged. If you haven't realized that, you certainly will when you get to college.

If you think that those statements are wrong or misleading, that's fine. Figure out why! Attempt to articulate your sentiments in a clear and logical manner.

The purpose of education at the secondary level is to ins til in you an ability to think critically and rationally, to approach a diversity of subjects with an open mind, and to take from your instructors a basic understanding of the respective subject matters in which they are engaged to instruct. Clearly, you are already an equal or superior to many of your classmates. Congratulations! Consider that an accomplishment, an hurdle overcome. Now you must prepare to move on to the next challenge!

Answer 2

I have noticed in my 55 years on this earth that the Democratic Convention DOES tend to be a bit wilder than the Republican Convention. I don't see where the teacher is "imposing his political view" very much, if any, by saying this. Give him some slack.

Answer 3

As much as I don't agree with I am going to say, it is only safe. It's not always good to impose opinion to class because you may just be putting yourself in a whole.

Ex. you had Bush and favor democrats above all parties and find republicans something unpositive. students can bring that home and opposing parient could raise hell for that.

just some advise that I also follow eventhough you should express opinion

Answer 4

There is an important difference between sharing and imposing. I think it is important for teachers to share what they believe and what they are passionate about in their curriculum. It is the greatest thing we have to offer. We simply have to guard against confusing our beliefs with "great truths" to be passed on to the next generation. Spirited debate should be encouraged and well made points by an opposing view duly credited. But to stifle the teacher's ability to share their perspective turns him or her into an objective robot. Students are capable of processing many viewpoints and discovering their own. It is one of the main purposes of education to help them learn to do so.

Answer 5

I don't see a horrible problem with the way it was written. Perhaps it was done as a means to challenge the students to research to prove her wrong? In any case, I don't think there are laws against a teacher sharing his or her political views, however, in a college setting, teachers are supposed to refrain from speaking influentially on one party or the other during the election period.

Answer 6

No, it is not ok for a teacher to use such biased language when talking about a political process.
A teacher should not let his/her political views be imposed upon the students. They can encourage thought but should ultimately ask the students to make an informed decision and respect the decisions that they make.

Answer 7

Nope, when I am studying my A level, GP paper, my teacher is always very objective in giving his opinion and advise us to stay objective as well. A teacher job is to develop our knowledge in all areas and a critical thinking. As a law student, our principle is always to be objective in determine the facts of the case or the rules involved rather than just follow blindly. Especially for something as sensitive as political views or religion,someone like your teacher should instead explain her knowledge on it and let the student to decide for themselves.

Answer 8

i do no longer discover something incorrect with this. Oh, wait I see, this is attempting to make the convention look like a real massive occasion. besides instructors shouldn't stress their politics on scholars. this is incorrect.

Answer 9

Impose: To obtrude or force on another or others.

I don't think this is a legit case of someone 'imposing' their views on another. Seems to me like you are looking for something to complain about. If all teachers were critiqued like this we wouldn't have any more teachers. Let it go!

Answer 10

it is right to put their own political view on students because they do anything for our benefit only