
INDOCTRINATION
Our definition of indoctrination:
The attempt or effect by an individual in the role of an educator of subtly or explicitly pressuring or coercing an individual in the role of a student to adopt an idea, ideal, belief or any set thereof.
Indoctrination can take many forms including but not limited to:
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The explicit or implicit teaching of opinion as fact or truth.
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The explicit or implicit coercion, pressuring, or expectation by an educator that students adopt or withdraw a political, social, ideological, or religious view, ideal, idea, or belief.
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The implementation of curriculum that, taken together, or in particular sections, content, or material, sends a strong message about the way the world should or should not be.
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The implementation of curriculum that, taken together, or in particular sections, content, or material, sends a strong message about what political, social, or ideological ideas or ideals are proper or improper to support or hold.
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The incorporation of programs, material, or instruction that tells or suggests to students what their identity is.
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The incorporation of programs or material that expects students to advocate for or against specific issues relating to politics, society, culture, or ideology.
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Explicit agreement or disagreement of an educator with a student’s view or opinion on matters of politics, society, culture, or ideology during formal capacities even when a student asks.
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The permitting of one viewpoint to be shared in class without allowing or providing the same treatment to alternative viewpoints to be shared on the same topic.
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Retaliating against or punishing students in any way for sharing or expressing their view in an appropriate manner and context.
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Educators sharing their political views with students, particularly when unprompted by students.