Neysa Miller responding to: Viktor Frankl on the search for meaning
In Viktor Frankl’s speech, he discusses the idea or search for meaning in life. He suggests that instead of just accepting the status quo, we should “promote man to what he can be”. As teachers, we have the privilege and responsibility to do this every day. We must recognize that our students have so much potential and discover how to help them achieve greatness.
The teaching of ethics remains a challenge to all educators. As individuals, we have strong beliefs. As educators, we have a big responsibility to discern our beliefs from what should be shared and taught in a classroom setting. As a teacher in a catholic school, it is my responsibility to share and teach the beliefs of the Catholic Church. However, it is not my responsibility to share or teach my personal opinions or beliefs.
Hi, Neysa!
ReplyDeleteHelping to guide students to reach their highest potential is such an important role as teachers. Additionally, teaching students HOW to make good moral decisions is a huge responsibility we face as Catholic school teachers. The Catholic Church gives us the resources we need in order to guide our students to making those good moral decisions. On many occasions, my middle school students ask me my thoughts and my opinions on some of the teachings of the church and if I agree with them or not. I must constantly remind myself that even though I may not agree with some of the beliefs or rulings the Catholic church has, it is NOT my responsibility to share my own personal opinions are beliefs with them.