Politics in the Classroom

momof2inca
Mon, 25 Aug 2008 23:08:57 +0000

I would never ignore a student’s concerns about a viewpoint in a textbook but would ask them to identify the areas of concern and write to the publisher of the material (and I would be happy to proofread the letter). The struggle with what is right and wrong is exactly what I strive to create in their minds and by withholding my own political beliefs (but not my interest and never my questions), the struggle is both provoked and allowed a respectful space to take place.