Consequences of government interference in academic freedom

Mitchell 2021-10-13 13:05:33

In the past two days, I have made up 1-4 of "Harry Potter" just to see this "Harry Potter 5: Harry Potter and the Phoenix Society". In the "Harry Potter" series, the easiest The problem is also the teacher of the magic defense class. From the first episode is the hand of the Buddha Demon, the second episode is a coward who is only famous for writing books, the third episode is a werewolf, and the fourth episode is a Buddha Demon. In the episode of Order of the Phoenix, she became Umbridge, the high-ranking female official of the Ministry of Magic. She is also a troublesome character. Even this time she is almost the heroine of this episode. The Ministry of Magic is actually the reality In the sense of the government of the magic world. And this episode of "Order of the Phoenix" actually talks about how the government interferes with academic freedom, and what kind of problems it can cause to schools.

What should be taught in the courses of the magic school. This was originally a lesson. The content that teachers can handle on their own. In particular, the practical course of magic defense is directly related to whether students can use magic effectively in the future, so it is especially important. The original magic classroom is very active, teachers and students We discuss the technology of magic together and have the courage to practice it. For example, actively raising their hands to ask questions and speak, or hold various magic demonstrations and training in the classroom. Students really understand the true meaning of magic through experience.

However, all this was changed by this Professor Umbridge. She did not believe that Voldemort had been reborn, and believed that this was a rumor made by President Dumbledore because she wanted to seize the power of the Minister of Magic. (It seems to be everywhere. Some people think that certain things are rumors, ancient and modern, China and foreign countries are not exceptions). The school must be purged. Because of her deep senior official background, people dare not question her behavior. Otherwise, to question her is to question the Ministry of Magic. The Minister of Magic’s unfaithfulness. The implication is to oppose the government. No one can bear this charge. She began to check the teacher’s background and even fired a teacher. Then she did not allow students to practice magic in the classroom, but decided A thick magic defense standard tutorial. Completely turn quality education into exam-oriented education. Let students start to read and read books. Then they began to formulate countless school regulations, prohibiting students from falling in love, and using magic in school... A series of behaviors created a lifeless atmosphere in the school. In order to enable the magic students to learn real skills, and to resist the danger of Voldemort, Harry Potter and his friends had to secretly stay in the secret room. Li teaches magic to everyone. Umbridge discovered this secret by torturing students. Principal Dumbledore had to take it for him in order to protect Harry Potter. He was even revoked as the principal. So far, Umbridge completely I seized power and became the principal of Hogwarts School.

I really admire the author of "Harry Potter" JK Rowling, and a fable is narrated in this way. Who says "Harry Potter" is just a movie watched by children Isn't Rowling secretly giving us civic education? Can school academic freedom be violated? How can students learn real skills from school? What should be the relationship between the government and schools? What are the dangers of exam-oriented education? How can students adapt to their future work? This series of questions have come out of my mind. Isn’t this the problem we are currently encountering in school education? Fortunately, this film is "Harry Potter 5." If it is any other film, it is estimated that if it is another film, I am afraid that it was suspected of insinuation when it was submitted for trial and was shot.

Of course, people who care about the ending will ask how such a problem is solved. I want to say that this has nothing to do with my theme. In fact, it may not be irrelevant, or it may be unsolvable. Even if this film is used to solve this problem There are also some abnormal methods. Because all the right ways to solve problems have been blocked, and petitioning seems to be not a British habit. If you really want to know, go watch a movie!

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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix quotes

  • Bellatrix Lestrange: [taunting Harry] I killed Sirius Black!

    [laughs]

    Bellatrix Lestrange: You coming to get me?

    Harry Potter: CRUCIO!

  • Bellatrix Lestrange: He knows how to play. Itty-bitty-baby-Potter.