Jonathan Lopez - Free Speech - 7 Tips to Choosing a College That Has Discussions, Not Indoctrination

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(Free-Press-Release.com) February 19, 2009 -- Free speech in the average college class? Are you kidding?

I spoke with one professor from a state college who seemed to be an
intelligent and articulate person, but a statement she made was startling.

I brought up the idea that instead of just hearing lectures all the time, if students are trusted to collaborate, discuss, and work on issues together, with the professor as a mentor, it is very brain compatible and facilitates a superior learning environment, giving them multiple perspectives.

Her reply? “I’m not going to sit around and listen to some 18 year old
spout off!” Professors like her, as well as ones who indoctrinate, are hurting students by the thousands, and perhaps the millions. Such was the case with Jonathan Lopez, a student at Los Angeles City College.

There are ways to find a college where free speech and intelligent discussion are allowed. The key is to find out if the professors indoctrinate or teach. You can ask students, but if the students believe the same way the professor does, they may not even realize it is indoctrination.

Here are 7 things to look for in a college—use these ideas to generate your own questions to ask a college, professors and students who go there:


1. Do they do a lot of lecturing, not allowing for a respectful discussion and differing viewpoints? Lectures should be at a minimum, as they are not brain compatible, and don’t allow for much interaction.

2. Do they use original works where possible or only textbooks? Textbooks help control what is being taught.

3. Are both sides of an issue taught? At best indoctrinators will only spend a few minutes on the opposing argument.

4. Do they allow for collaboration among students? Students who work together experience different views and skills, and develop respect for each other.

5. Is freedom of expression through writing allowed? Thought controllers mostly either use multiple-choice tests, or reject papers that don’t reflect their own view.

6. Is any hands-on learning done? Are there opportunities for innovation? Hands-on learning and innovation are some of the highest forms of learning, where the most benefit is gained.

7. Widespread cheating occurs in classes and on campuses that indoctrinate instead of teaching. The students intuitively realize they are being cheated, and since they don’t value the material they may not even feel bad about cheating. Who cares if you cheat the cheater? Unfortunately they are wasting a lot of time and money to get a degree that is worth a lot less. Don’t be one of them.

Additionally I would recommend the website www.noindoctrination.org where you can find out about professors and intellectual freedom in college.

Lee Martinson is the author of A Heavenly College Education on an Earthly Budget, and a member of the American College Counseling Association.
To find out more about his book, and the subject of freedom and quality in college, go to his website at http://leemartinson.com where you can also obtain a free report that gives hot tips on financial aid and college admission.

More information can be found online at http://www.LeeMartinson.com

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