ACADEMIC FREEDOM AND CONTROVERSIAL ISSUES Sample Clauses

ACADEMIC FREEDOM AND CONTROVERSIAL ISSUES. 12.1 The Board recognizes that freedom carries with it responsibility, and that academic freedom also carries with it academic responsibility which is determined by the basic ideals, goals and institutions of the community which comprises the District. Discussions and analysis of controversial issues should be conducted within the framework of the fundamental values of the community as they are expressed in the educational philosophy, objective and adopted curriculum of the District. 12.2 Within the preceding frame of reference, and as it pertains to the adopted curriculum, academic freedom in the District is defined as the right: • to teach about controversial issues; • to use materials, which are relevant to the levels of ability and maturity of the students and to the purpose of the District; • to maintain a classroom environment which is conductive to the free exchange and examination of ideas; and, • to a free expression of conscience by teachers as private citizens while fulfilling the correlative responsibility of a professional presentation of balanced views relating to controversial issues as they are studied in the classroom. 12.3 Good teaching embodies the art of keeping students on the right track in the search for truth, seeing that they know admitted facts and a variety of opinions, and establishing the habits of logical thinking and opinion formation. Controversial issues may be presented in classes where such issues are an integral part of the District’s adopted curriculum provided they are presented in a manner as free from bias and prejudice as possible. Consistent with the foregoing, the following guidelines are applicable. 12.3.1 Controversial issues arise from conflicts with the interests, beliefs, or affiliations of citizens. Such issues involve important proposals or policies about which citizens hold different points of view such as, but not limited to, religion, sex, politics and governmental policies. Most of the District’s adopted curriculum is composed of established truths and accepted values. Free discussion of controversial issues is the heart of the democratic process. Freedom of speech and free access to information are among our most cherished traditions. Only through the study of such issues, political, economic, or social, does youth develop abilities needed for citizenship in our democracy. 12.3.2 Without minimizing the importance of established truths and values, the District shall xxxxxx dispassionate, scientific stud...
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ACADEMIC FREEDOM AND CONTROVERSIAL ISSUES. CTEA will offer an educational program appropriate to the level of student understanding which: 1) allows students to study and discuss controversial issues; 2) provides opportunities to examine evidence, facts, and differing viewpoints; and 3) teaches the importance of fact, the value of judgment, and the respect of conflicting opinions.
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ACADEMIC FREEDOM AND CONTROVERSIAL ISSUES. 12.1 The Board recognizes that freedom carries with it responsibility, and that academic freedom also carries with it academic responsibility which is determined by the basic ideals, goals and institutions of the community which comprises the District. Discussions and analysis of controversial issues should be conducted within the framework of the fundamental values of the community as they are expressed in the educational philosophy, objective and adopted curriculum of the District. 12.2 Within the preceding frame of reference, and as it pertains to the adopted curriculum, academic freedom in the District is defined as the right: 12.2.1 To teach about controversial issues; 12.2.2 To use materials, which are relevant to the levels of ability and maturity of the students and to the purpose of the District; 12.2.3 To maintain a classroom environment which is conductive to the free exchange and examination of ideas; and, 12.2.4 To a free expression of conscience by teachers as private citizens while fulfilling the correlative responsibility of a professional presentation of balanced views relating to controversial issues as they are studied in the classroom.
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ACADEMIC FREEDOM AND CONTROVERSIAL ISSUES. Faculty shall be free to select and present instructional course content and materials which are pertinent to the subject they teach, within the outlines or approved appropriate course content, specialized accrediting agencies, state/federal licensing departments and within the instructional program. Faculty shall be free to express their personal opinions on all matters relevant to the course content and appropriate to the subject and levels taught provided that when this personal opinion is stated the class is so informed. The presentation and discussion of controversial issues should be on an informative basis and the students should have the opportunity to find, collect, and assemble materials on the subject; to interpret the data without prejudice; to reconsider assumptions and to reach their own conclusions. The right to teach controversial issues carries with it the responsibility to explore the various sides and aspects of an issue utilizing suitable materials that are available. All facts of controversial issues shall be presented in a scholarly and objective manner within the limits of appropriate discretion and propriety.
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