Today in class, my U.S. History teacher was talking about why Hilary Clinton should not be elected President. My teacher was spreading this story about her saying obscenities and profanities to people. I really don't believe this is true; it sounded far-fetched when she was telling it, anyway. I just wanted to know if there's any school rule against this? I was under the impression that teachers weren't allowed to spread these kinds of things to students. Correct me if I'm wrong, please.
2007-09-17 14:42:51 · 15 answers · asked by ♥Bird♥ 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
Okay, I am not asking whether or not Hilary should be President. Please read the question before answering.
2007-09-17 14:51:52 · update #1
Oh, I'm not going to report her or anything. I'm just curious about the school rule on this kind of thing.
2007-09-17 15:11:33 · update #2
You are not wrong. A teacher is supposed to be non-biased and just teach history, not prate on what he/she believes. Their beliefs can be stated anywhere, but not in the classroom. The classroom is used to teach all children about history not about the teacher's private rants.
2007-09-17 14:57:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If the teacher is saying profanity; report it. THAT is not acceptable.
As for opinions, you will come across teachers like that all through H.S, college and graduate school. There just are those people who get off on spouting off their opinion about everything from hair, clothes politics and religion! Hopefully by your age you form your own opinions! Hang in there.
2007-09-17 17:39:52 · answer #2 · answered by atheleticman_fan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, i do believe teachers are supposed to be "unbiased." but as with many things, a US history teacher is probably more likely than some to be very passionate about politics. and...i think that shows she/he cares. teachers are not perfect either, and they may let their personal beliefs in the classroom a little bit. i don't consider what he/she said to be offensive or harmful to you, so i think it's ok. you may not agree with the teacher, but as long as you each respect each others opinion, it should be fine.
so...i don't think you are "wrong" but maybe a bit unreasonable. what kind of class would you have if the teacher refused to give opinions or didn't show any passion about the subject? probably pretty boring!
2007-09-17 16:28:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every teacher does it. Some do it openly, some are more covert. Teachers shouldn't but it happens all the time. I teach with some that border on brain washing the students.
Maybe the teacher was trying to get you to think.
Remember-
This is America. We are entitled to our opinions.
It is bad to listen to just one view. If you want to be a true thinker-listen then make an INFORMED decision and judgement.
2007-09-17 16:00:01 · answer #4 · answered by Chief_Reynolds 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NO, a teacher should not try to press his/her personal views about anything to their students. They are supposed to give you credible information from different viewpoints and let you make your own well informed decisions.
You may want to talk to your principal about it because I don't know if thats an official rule or not, but most teachers follow it. At least voice your opinion about it.......it's not like you can get in trouble for that.
2007-09-18 08:51:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In general, it's expected that teachers will not strenuously advocate a given ideology or engage in electioneering; however, different schools give teachers different amounts of latitude in this regard.
As for Hillary Clinton, I'm a journalist, and I can tell you that your teacher is correct. I don't think there's enough soap in the world to wash out her mouth. I could tell you a story about her myself. She is not what you think she is.
2007-09-17 15:40:31 · answer #6 · answered by betterthanthebestof1984 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Hard to say if she was crossing the line but you can approach the counselor and principal if this made you uncomfortable, or you can go the route of writing a letter to the editor of the local paper. They love stories like this and there is a good chance they will run it.
2007-09-17 14:51:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
No. Teachers are supposed to show no biased one way or the other so students can make up their own minds. He defiantly should not be using obscenities though.
2007-09-17 15:29:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Think, It was the teachers opinion, according to law you have your own opinion, you could have defended Clinton, I wouldnt have defended her, she doesnt need to be put into office. If she becomes president terrible things will happen.
2007-09-17 14:51:42 · answer #9 · answered by Jake 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2016-10-09 09:22:15 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋