Difficult Faculty Conversations: Objectivity in the Classroom

Difficult Faculty Conversations: Objectivity in the Classroom
 
What is the meaning and value of objectivity in the classroom? Should college instructors aspire to be as neutral as possible in our presentation of course material, or can we permissibly be partial in certain respects? We can ask this question about many aspects of teaching, including: Should we aspire to neutrality in our selection of course material, for example by including all relevant topics and views in our syllabi, or can we permissibly favor some topics and views over others? Also, should we aspire to neutrality in our discussion of course material, for example by concealing our own views about these topics from our students, or can we permissibly tell our students what we think and why? Either way, what are the limits of this approach, and how should we deal with problems that might arise?

Please join the Institute for the Arts and Humanities and the Parr Center for Ethics for an hour-long lunchtime discussion about this topic facilitated by Dr. Jeff Sebo (Associate Director, Parr Center for Ethics).

This event is free and open to all UNC – Chapel Hill faculty members and PhD students. Lunch will be provided, and registration is kindly required.
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