ERIC Number: EJ805240
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2006
Pages: 7
Abstractor: As Provided
Reference Count: 2
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ISSN: ISSN-1555-4589
Politically Incorrect
Harris, Edward L.; Stern, A. Kenneth; Finlayson, Lori; Means, Jennifer
Journal of Cases in Educational Leadership, v9 n4 p34-40 2006
When does academic freedom become counterproductive? How does an educational leader respond to a teacher, a prominent stakeholder in both the school and the community, who models classroom behavior that becomes potentially offensive and harmful to students? Are there issues and teaching modes that are "politically incorrect"? This case study addresses the limits of teacher commentary.
Descriptors: Academic Freedom, Teacher Behavior, Freedom of Speech, Secondary School Teachers, Political Attitudes, School Administration
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: High Schools
Audience: N/A
Language: English
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