Did your teacher's mood changed frequently, if so how?
Were there ranges in your teacher's behavior that concerned you? What stood out?
2007-08-09 03:51:38 · 13 answers · asked by K J 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
It's no different than a lot of other conditions. If it is properly medicated, you would never know. And maybe that's the case. You may have had bipolar or epileptic teachers, but they took their meds, did their jobs and you never knew.
2007-08-09 04:08:52 · answer #1 · answered by jack of all trades 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is against the law to discriminate against anyone on the basis of a physical or mental disabiltiy, unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement.
It sounds to me as if you are not really asking a general question anyway. Do you have concerns about a particular teacher, and if so how does the teacher's behaviour affect your ability to learn?
If my guess is right and you are talking about a specific teacher, bring specific concerns to the attention of your parents and the school administration.
I take issue with Roo's comment. She says that bipolar people shouldn't be allowed to teach children because they might snap. Sorry. Wrong century.
2007-08-09 11:59:49 · answer #2 · answered by Pagan Dan 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well they can not be discriminated against for it. As long as their moods are under control and not affecting the learning of the children, then I say they are just like any other teacher.
2007-08-09 10:55:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the teacher is taking medication to control the bipolar, the school can't fire them.
2007-08-09 11:48:17 · answer #4 · answered by nubiangeek 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Should bipolar students be allowed in a classroom?
Should stupid people be allowed to breed?
Why does it matter what this persons profession is? My sister-in-law is bipolar, she is a mortgage broker...does that matter? My 17 year old niece is too...she works as a waitress...does that matter?
As a teacher I'm not supposed to say this, but I have to:
What a stupid question!
2007-08-11 09:07:54 · answer #5 · answered by nl8uprly 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I never have had a teacher that is bipolar, but I know a few people that have it, and I won't let them teach children. They can snap at anytime for no reason.
2007-08-09 11:01:31 · answer #6 · answered by Tommy's_Sweet_Girl 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
not that I have anything against it but I wouldnt want my child in the classroom witha teacher who just might go nuts over nothing I have an aunt and she had a baby and she is bipolar and she doesnt like to take her medication and she goes CRAZY she said said lies about how she saw wthe devil and he raped her and all of that kind of stuff. they had to put her in a mental insitution so I wouldnt want my child in that situation.
2007-08-09 10:57:21 · answer #7 · answered by black chick 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think it depends on the severity of their condition. I have to be honest though...with my experience with people who were bipolar..there isn't a single one I trust around my children.
2007-08-09 10:54:59 · answer #8 · answered by Farah G 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
yeah, they should at least be givin a chance
if their symptoms are mild or at least under control
same for any kind of employment
I had some strange teachers, so maybe some of em were.
2007-08-09 10:56:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they can teach. You cannot discriminate just because someone's MOOD changes. That's against the law.
2007-08-09 10:53:43 · answer #10 · answered by snugglebunny 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋