Changing the Stigma of Disclosure
7 important questions on Changing the Stigma of Disclosure
How does Foucault view the concept of parrhesia?
Why are teachers criticized for disclosing their political opinions or participating in partisan political activities, even as private citizens?
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?
- 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?
What should preservice teachers be presented with?
Teacher political disclosure should become a more open issue that deserves continued research and thought, why?
What is needed for teacher political disclosure?
- 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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