My teacher is using the classroom as a political billboard. What do you advise I do?
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Depends on the class. If it is political science or US History, then study and debate. If it's math or science, then report him/her to the principal and/or school board.
502748
GET SOME FOR SALE SIGNS AND PUT THEM UP ON SCHOOL LAWN
101737
sweetheart the best way to deal with this is either move to another table or stand your ground since no teachers care you can start putting it back on the ones that do this to you, by throwing it back at them. another thing is there a guides counselor you can go and talk to about this? that may work because more or less this is bullin and most schools dont tolerate this act. i hope i helped you some hugs sweetie, best of luck sunshinelady_40940
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They get away with that kind of not-so-veiled political indoctrination because school boards and administrators are either politically like-minded, or they don't have the guts to put a stop to it.\n\nFreedom of speech does NOT give a teacher a right to preach his/her own political belief to a captive audience of students.  Those who argue that are just attempting to blow smoke into an area where the sun doesn't shine.  \n\nBennish should be fired, not for his political beliefs, but because he is a bloody incompetent who can't even teach basic geography without trying to spread political propaganda.
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This teacher is not behaving the way she should. She is being seductive and she could get into alot of trouble. You need to stay away from her because she is not following the rules. Please talk to your parents or a counselor about this. She is going to get some kid into a real mess -- worse than you can imagine.
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Talk to the principal of the school.  I'm sure they can arrange something.\n\nSue them if they don't see things your way.
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DON'T SELL OUT! TEACH the SUBJECT. \n\nDON'T use your position for POLITICAL PROPAGANDA and ENDOCTRINATION.
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talk to your counselor or school administrator.  If the teacher is aware that others are aware of an interpersonal dynamic, shell be less likely to put it on display.  Id take the additional step, if necessary, of calling a meeting with the parent and the principal.  The comment she made in front of the class certainly puts her in a tenuous position.  Id take another student in to verify she made the comment and then put her on the spot by having her explain it.
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Make as many power point presentations as possible. \n\nAlso, use the board to write out things you want them to learn and remember. One teacher I used to evaluate used to put an outline of the day's lesson on the board and followed it closely. That way the students knew what the points she was going to cover were, and they were able to see where they were in the lesson by looking at the outline. This technique was also valuable to absent students because other students in the class had notes in the order they were given and discussed.\n\nIn my own teaching, I used to agree very much with Ted Sizer and his theory of student as worker. My students were required to give 6-7 oral presentations in groups of 3-5 by blind draw. In giving the presentations, they were required to create visuals and to use them as they presented. They were taught to organize and use their visuals in such a way as to eliminate the use of notes. Each group was given a set of questions to respond to, all of which required research and extensive reading. This was a visual and oral activity for the most part and was very successful in that the students learned much and enjoyed the process as well. \n\nGood luck. I hope this helps.
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How about how to start a revolution. \nYour teacher would love it if you start quoting Revolution for the Hell of it by Abbie Hoffman. You could also play some 60's music. I know that sounds dumb but it seems cool to me.
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Right now, trees are coming between you and global warming, climate change, disruption of agriculture, food shortages, etc. You could show a little appreciation for what the trees are doing for you to begin with.\n\nSecondly, who pays for this paper? Do you bring your own, or is it just another example of a resource that the school or the American taxpayer provide for you, and which you take for granted? \n\nI've worked in schools which provided no money at all for teachers to buy supplies. Everything had to come out of their own salary, and most teachers are underpaid for their education and skills. I have even heard of a teacher picking a printer's business card out of a pool of vomit outside a bar, so she could call him later and beg for copy/printer paper for her class. For the record, it wasn't me!\n\nWhat you said was disrespectful. Your teacher might have called you a spoiled brat, but he is probably more mature than you and has learned not to take such thoughtless comments personally. It's one of the things you have to learn in order to survive as a teacher.
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sweetheart, you need to work on your language arts!  try going to a teacher's supply store.  they have all kinds of things for all kinds of classrooms.
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Tell them it's not a democracy, have them do a project to find out what is the name of the form of government school systems are based on (dictatorship), and find other examples "in real life" where the democracy does not play a part.  (In the U.S.) (Primarily the work force, schools, military, etc...)\nMake sure they know they will be graded on their efforts, and there are correct and incorrect answers.\n\nIf they complain about the extra work or that it is not the subject of the class, just mention that they brought it up so since they think it's a democracy you have to rule with the majority until proven otherwise.  Give them a due date immediately that cannot be changed.
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I would talk to another teacher in your school, the principle or vice principle.  They should not be talking to you like that_
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Go2 a Office Depot OR if yall have a School Aids like we do, andWalmart. if yall have a School Aids they should have it 4 sho, cuz they sell ALL subject work books, and teacher class room decorations and... Holla back!!! Ya girl, Miss *Princess* $Diva$ !Jade!
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Can you use electronics at all...or just not Powerpoint, because I'm sure other people will probably use music/video clips and pictures. People today need massive visual stimulation. \n\nMaybe use humorous "illustrations" of your points by using clips from popular songs, t.v. shows, and movies. Make sure that most people would get the reference. \n\nIf you can't use electronic stuff... I did I speech once about Hillary Clinton's life, where I pulled "random" people from the audience (ok, i admit i had told the first 2 people about it before the speech to help along volunteers) and told them they were going to statues of points in Hillary Clinton's life. I told them that I would do the positioning of their hands and stuff... not telling them or the audience what exact position or its relevance to my speech until I got finished. The first person I put in fetal position, the second I had like they were thowing a bridal bouquet over their shoulder, ... and so on. I had the statues stay there in a line, in position, while I proceeded to the next, so that my conclusion would be easy to do.. just point to the statues to demonstrate your points. You could utilize a similiar idea for "me outside the office" by posing people in the activities you do outside of work.
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ask them nicely to demonstrate for you, so that you get a better idea of what exactly they want from you. if they can't, i don't think they have a clue what teaching is about. if they do a good job, then just copy it.