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What
you need to know:
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As an
instructor I have a certain worldview and set of values that "I
bring to the
table" - just like any and all instructors and as do you.
You may or may not have given much thought to your values but you do hold
some.
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As for me, I am
a Christian - there is nothing more important to me -- and my beliefs affect the
way I live, think and teach. In this class we will talk about
"worldview", "values" and "mushy thinking/critical
thinking" among
many other topics. In fact I will give you some assignments and materials
to consider that may help you to clarify your own "worldview" and
"values" and determine whether you are prone toward "Mushy
thinking" as it pertains to the sociological process.
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You should understand that I do not apologize for who I am
and what I believe, - but I also do not expect you to agree with me - in fact, you will
never be graded down for disagreeing. A free flow of thoughts and ideas are
critical for learning.
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However,
I do EXPECT you to show respect both to me and to others in this class as we discourse about many topics.
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I suppose it
may be possible that at a point here or there in this class, you may get
offended, whether by me, the materials or perhaps by others. I will NEVER
purposely set out to offend anyone. If I do so - TELL ME. Do not
grumble about it, or hold a grudge - simply tell me (or tell the person who
offended you - no need to tell me about them, just
tell them - nicely of course!). It
is best that we enter
this class as adults and
behave accordingly.
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By
the way, you can count on me to be "straight up" with you.
I am not concerned with political correctness, I plan to teach you,
direct you, and coach you and you'll more than once get my opinion - Whether you agree with it or not, I SIMPLY ASK YOU TO GIVE IT SOME THOUGHT!!
Can we move
ahead and learn together?
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