Is it possible that a teacher can take your 1st amendment away?

Question

im a freshmen, but are teacher got mad at us and took away the classrooms 1st amendment. THis include : raise hand to say something or get zero for the day, disagree with teacher and get zero for the day, and everything communist like. is it possible? I have to right a essay on how i feel. If possible can someone give me a link that says teachers cant do that or a helpful tip thank you

this teacher is a english class asignment and only our class out of the 6 class she teaches got this thing

Answer 1

I recall my Ethics class, my prof and I got into a dialog that lasted about 25 minutes. It was great fun for us. Not so for everyone. Some of the other students wished to jump in and the prof ignored them. At the end, a student raised his hand and complained about being left out.
The prof said, the distance between my podium and the first row of desks can only be measured in light years. The questions raised by (my name omitted) were exactly on point and I hope you were all taking notes.
Learn to frame you questions, as you raise your hand, to force her to explain parts that seem odd to you. You may be surprised by the results.

Answer 2

Firstly, you have a great teacher. He or she is showing you what a totalitarian government is like. You will be reading a book soon about this type of activity soon. It was an interesting experiment.

At any rate, not only could he, but he did. Take notes, learn the system, and decide how you feel. Rebel a little if you wish, and watch the reactions. (catch your teacher in an off moment and ask if you could start a class coup or rebellion to see how the class reacts in a totalitarian environmnet to such a stimulus)

I mentioned that you have a fantastic teacher. Not all teachers have the guts to do this particular exercise properly. You'll learn a lot in this class.

Answer 3

There are several situations in the US where you simply don't have the rights of a citizen. One is in the military service. One is in prison. And one is in the classroom.

If your teacher says nobody can raise his hand, he or she is completely empowered to do that. The first amendment doesn't give you the right to speak whenever you feel like it. The teacher's job is to maintain order in the classroom.

Suppose you complain to the school administration. Actually, it would be better if your parents complain, they would be taken much more seriously than you would (and what does that suggest to you?) They will find, and you will find, that the school supports the teacher.

The classroom is not a democracy, its a dictatorship. That's just how it is. Somehow, most of us graduate anyway.

Answer 4

First of all, I agree that this is probably a lesson of some sort. One of my teachers did something similar in a 10th grade history class.

In the case that it isn't, the answer is simple. Follow "rules of reason." If you want to ask a question, raise your hand and do so. It is the teacher's job to answer your questions. If you disagree on your teachers position, do so thoughtfully and respectfully. Never accept a lower grade because of personal bias or draconian rules on the part of your teacher. Make two copies of every assignment you do. If you don't like the grade given by your teacher, ask other teachers to grade your backup copy. If there is a noticeable disparity between the two grades, you have a case. One english professor I had was really conservative. He didn't like my opinion on things so he constantly gave me a C. Finally I had enough. I went around and had every other teacher in the english department grade my paper. I got 9 A's, 1 A- and two B+. I went to the Principal and threatened to go to his boss. I got my english grade changed to an A and my teacher (Mr Fulmer) got a reprimand. Joke's on him, I turned out to be a Journalist and write professionally.

Answer 5

So you guys made so much noise that the teacher laid down the law on showing respect in the classroom for his/her teachings.

You shouldn't be writing an essay that says what s/he can't do and instead write one thanking your teacher for correcting rude behavior.

Do you honestly think that when you get out in the work force your boss is going to stand for all that noise during a meeting? 1st Amendment rights be hanged, they'll fire you! Your teacher is just showing you how to act. Thank her/him for me, okay?

Answer 6

okay, 1. raising your hand is not infringing on your rights, its just polite, and helps control the talking amongst the students; as for the zero grade, that might just be your participation grade, which is just a portion of your total grade. 2. disagreeing with the teacher, well, thats a different matter. in alot of ways, yes, you are entitled to your opinion, but if you are disagreeing to simply disagree because you dont like this person, well....good luck passing his/her class, cos you arent gonna. (sorry, texan in me coming out). i would look at some of the supreme court cases, and some of the court cases in your state, whatever one it is, as to how teachers are to comport themselves in the classrooms. Seems like he or she blew their cool, and might have it bite them in the butt. good luck!!!

Answer 7

The classroom is not a democracy. Quit whining and do your work. Going to administrators will do nothing and make you look like a crybaby. My guess is that the teacher is trying to maintain order in the classroom with 25+ teenagers.
*You have to "write" and essay -- not right.

Answer 8

The guidebook for my city's high school states, "No student can interfere or disrupt the educational process of another student."
Therefore if your conduct is disrupting the class, your teacher has every right to tell you to sit down and shut up!!!

Answer 9

it's not real, the teacher just wants you to talk about your First Amendment rights, and you want us to give you the links to where it has been debated in schools. Do you use Google? Please spare other people the trouble.

Answer 10

Stay in school. Learn the Bill of Rights. Learn what communism is. Learn something. So far, you're not even close.