Check out a recent issue of Newsweek regarding religion being taught at Harvard College as a gen ed requirement. Many are opposed to this for fear of dogma, yet that fear of dogma is what may repress open thought?? Good teachers open all possibilities, that's the point of an education IMHO, daughter of teachers and married to one.

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A teacher's role is to expand beyond the classroom. Teach the youth, the novice and even the expert a few tricks. I adored my teachers; especially in college. The greatest thing I remembered was that an educated individual is someone who doesn't just see the world, things, issues, or life as black or white; but that there are gray areas and those gray areas are for the students to explore.

Teachers today don't need to profess their accomplishments; but, however, need to profess their educated outlook in life. Life is more than textbooks and papers, life is about the words in the paper and the meaning behind the text.

I really enjoyed this post. I love to learn and be taught. Today's educators just need to remember; times have changed. Keeping it honest, and related to today's most current events keep the student interested; it keeps the student willing to learn.
Well done! RATED!

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