CONTROVERSIAL TOPICS/ACADEMIC FREEDOM Sample Clauses

CONTROVERSIAL TOPICS/ACADEMIC FREEDOM. ‌ The District believes that controversial issues are a part of the District's instructional program when related to subject matter in a given grade level or specific curricular field. Employees will use professional judgment in determining the appropriateness of the issue to the curriculum and the maturity of students. Unusual and questionable matters shall be referred to the principal for decision. In the presentation of all controversial issues, every effort will be made to affect a balance of biases, divergent points of view, and opportunity for exploration by the students into all sides of the issue. In discussing controversial issues, the employee will encourage students to express their own views, assuring that it be done in a manner that gives due respect to one another's rights and opinions. When discussing controversial issues, the employee will respect positions other than his/her own. Students will be encouraged, after class discussions and independent inquiry, to reach their own conclusions regarding controversial issues. No mechanical or electronic device shall be used in any classroom to listen to or record the procedures of any class without the prior knowledge of the teacher.
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CONTROVERSIAL TOPICS/ACADEMIC FREEDOM. A. The District believes that controversial issues are a part of the District's instructional program when related to subject matter in a given grade level or specific curricular field. Employees will use professional judgment in determining the appropriateness of the issue to the curriculum and the maturity of students.
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CONTROVERSIAL TOPICS/ACADEMIC FREEDOM. A. The District believes that controversial issues are a part of the District's instructional program when related to subject matter in a given grade level or specific curricular field. Employees shall be free to present instructional materials, to interpret facts and ideas concerning human society, the physical and biological world and other branches of learning subject to employees using professional judgment to determine the appropriateness of the issue to the curriculum and the maturity of students. In the use of instructional materials, employees shall follow the instructional materials policy of the District. A copy of this policy will be made available to all employees. Clearly questionable matters concerning the appropriateness of the issue to the curriculum and the maturity of the students shall be referred to the principal for consultation and action. All employees shall enjoy the right to pursue academic study and investigation free from interference and restraint.
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CONTROVERSIAL TOPICS/ACADEMIC FREEDOM. A. As a vital component of academic freedom, employees shall be responsible for decisions regarding the methods used for the instruction of students.
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