Educator Zhang Xuefeng: The Responsibility of Speech and Professional Norms
Zhang Xuefeng, who is quite famous in the postgraduate entrance examination counseling industry, recently fell into a whirlpool due to a live broadcast turmoil. This turmoil not only touches on the boundaries of personal speech, but also touches on the sensitive topic of professional norms for educators. The words and actions of educators in public will undoubtedly have an impact on society, so should their speech be restricted?And how should they maintain their professional image?
Zhang Xuefeng's remarks were accused of being suspected of despising liberal arts, which aroused widespread concern among netizens. As an educator, do Zhang Xuefeng's remarks conform to professional norms?
1. Balance between freedom of expression and professional responsibility.
Freedom of expression is a fundamental right in any society. But when speech comes from the mouth of an educator, especially in public, it is not simply an expression of personal opinion, but has a certain social influence. Educators' remarks, especially those about subjects and educational philosophies, may be seen as authoritative opinions, which in turn can affect the perception of students, parents, and society as a whole.
Therefore, when educators make public discourse, they must not only follow laws and regulations, but also consider their possible social impact. This requires them to have a responsible attitude towards society and students when expressing their views. Freedom of expression and professional responsibility strike a delicate balance here.
2. Respect the differences and diversity of disciplines.
Liberal arts and sciences and each discipline have their own unique academic systems and values. Any belittling or belittling of a discipline can cause harm to the academic ecology. Zhang's remarks have been accused of damaging the image of the liberal arts, which actually touches on the issue of diversity and equality in disciplines. One of the responsibilities of educators is to educate students about the diversity of the world, and they themselves are to respect that diversity in the first place.
3. Modest and moderate expression.
Zhang Xuefeng admitted in his response that he did not control his emotions and expressions well during the live broadcast. This reminds us that educators should focus on the appropriateness of the way they express their opinions. Even if you have a certain point of view in your heart, you should convey it in a calm and rational way to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings due to emotional excitement.
Fourth, the maintenance of professional background and public image.
Gu Yanyou's behavior of using his professional background to gain public attention is also worth pondering. The words and deeds of educators are not only representative of themselves, but also the embodiment of the professionalism behind them. Therefore, they should cherish and maintain their public image and ensure that their words and actions are consistent with their professional status.
In short, Zhang Xuefeng's turmoil undoubtedly provides us with a perspective to examine the professional norms of educators. In the pursuit of freedom of expression, educators should also shoulder a social responsibility to ensure that their speech not only does not violate laws and regulations, but also has a positive impact on society. This requires every educator to constantly reflect on and examine their words and deeds in their daily work to ensure that they can be consistent with their words and deeds, responsible to society and responsible for students in all circumstances. At the same time, for the society, we should also raise awareness of the professional norms of educators and create a good working environment and atmosphere for them.