Changing the Stigma of Disclosure

7 important questions on Changing the Stigma of Disclosure

How does Foucault view the concept of parrhesia?

As a willingness to speak the truth, or what one believes to be true, without fear  of reproach or judgment of others, even in the face of danger.

Why are teachers criticized for disclosing their political opinions or participating in partisan political activities, even as private citizens?

- Because the historical view of teachers has been one of political passivity > 19th century: majority of teachers were women, and women weren't allowed to vote or otherwise take part in the political arena. 
Speaking out as a teacher contradicts the historical view of what constitutes a "good" teacher.

There is a continued deprofessionalization of teachers in the US, what does Journell mean?

- teachers are afraid to voice their opinions
- educational reforms that come with scripted lessons, high-stake assessments, and the increasing number of states seeking to eliminate teacher tenure (dienstverband)

These are examples of policies designed to limit teacher agency, often under the guise of "accountability". (onder het mom van...)
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What does this not speaking about political issues type of pedagogy do?

It treats knowledge as seperate from ideology, which is not only an inaccurate representation of the formal curriculum, it does little to prepare students for life within the pluralistic US society.

What should preservice teachers be presented with?

A range of thought on disclosure and encouragement to make their decision based on their perceptions of the instructional benefits offered by disclosure, not the stigma associated with it.

Teacher political disclosure should become a more open issue that deserves continued research and thought, why?

Because of the potential instructional benefits resulting form teacher political disclosure.

What is needed for teacher political disclosure?

It is part of larger discussion about the professional status of teachers: ducational stakeholders
- have a responsibility to defend the actions of teachers who practice the committed impartiality approach
- should offer a counternarrative to the public's perception that teachers are actively trying to push their beliefs onto their students.   

If teachers are considered professionals they should be trusted in their role as content experts and be encouraged to disclose their own political beliefs in a way that models appropriate civic behavior.

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