Submitted by Dana (not verified) on April 14, 2007 - 03:18.
Anytime we open the door to censorship, we threaten the very ideals of this country. If we allow the censorship of teachers, what keeps us from making censorship a habit? I think that allowing any censorship in one instance makes it easier for it to happen again, and possibly again and again. Where is the line drawn?
Instead, I think schools need to focus more on introducing students to differing views and theories and then challenging them through discussion and research to think critically. The teacher needs to present the views and then serve as a mediator for any subsequent discussion, not as a facilitator.
Anytime we open the door
Submitted by Dana (not verified) on April 14, 2007 - 03:18.
Anytime we open the door to censorship, we threaten the very ideals of this country. If we allow the censorship of teachers, what keeps us from making censorship a habit? I think that allowing any censorship in one instance makes it easier for it to happen again, and possibly again and again. Where is the line drawn?
Instead, I think schools need to focus more on introducing students to differing views and theories and then challenging them through discussion and research to think critically. The teacher needs to present the views and then serve as a mediator for any subsequent discussion, not as a facilitator.