Current+Events

__Note on Sources of World Affairs Information - Re- POSTED IN FALL OF 2012__ We have discussed the presence of many different sources of news information and that many in the media contend that sources other than their own contain bias. As we begin to experience a variety of news sources, we will not only discuss the issues raised by the news itself, but the manner in which it is presented, including the consideration that news reporting can be influenced by the views of the presenters. Up to now, the news items we have discussed have been presented by NPR. We have discussed the nature of this source of information, particularly the fact that it (and PBS television) receive support from the government. It can probably be assumed that I listen to NPR and see value in their reporting on these stories. However, we have also discussed that I am a source of information (or a conduit of it), and therefore should be seen as a potential source of bias. The message to students is that the teacher's job is to be objective while encouraging the formation and expression of opinions. But the teacher is a political person. There is no way to get around this. If you have a comment or question, I would be happy to engage you in an email exchange. jamesm@psdschools.org Jimmy Morgan