Precis 1
Over the last hundred years, the teaching occupation has changed from a specialized and respected field serving a few to a large public service. Where today’s instructors, following older ideals of autonomy, are reminded that their job is not to share their own thoughts, instructors in the past were people of great learning whose free ideas the masses listened to although the teachers were sometimes punished for their controversial philosophies. Indeed, intellectual freedom is necessary for promoting knowledge and intellect in society, but unfortunately, today, even with universal education, the instructor is a mere puppet in the hands of inexperienced public officials who consider schooling a political tool.
- Original Words in the Passage: 315
- Precis Word Count: 108
- Title: The New Role of the Instructor
Precis 2
The teaching occupation has drastically changed from a specialized vocation to a widespread public utility. Undoubtedly, instructors have a strong past, but contemporary teachers who follow their ancestors’ principles cannot propagate personal views. Conversely, in the past, instructors were sage, and their instruction was uncontrolled even if they faced a penalty for conflicting ideas. Certainly, teachers’ function requires academic freedom, so they can put forward reason and learning to influence public thought. But regrettably, in our ordered world, instructors are now public workers for universal education, forced to follow mandates from non-experts whose only interest in the curriculum is for the sake of political messaging.
- Original Words in the Passage: 315
- Precis Word Count: 105
- Title: From a Sage to a Public Servant
Precis 3
Teaching has shifted from a small, yet respected elite role to a broad public service over the past century. However, modern educators adhering to historical ideals of freedom are discouraged from teaching their own insights. In earlier times, nevertheless, the views of wise teachers were valued even if they were penalized later. Undoubtedly, thoughtful independence is essential for imparting knowledge and logic to society. But sadly, today, in state-run systems, most teachers act under officials who lack pedagogical experience but have a political doctrine to follow.
- Original Words in the Passage: 315
- Precis Word Count: 86
- Title: Teachers: From Independent Educators to Civil Servants
Precis 4
Over the last century, pedagogy expanded from an elite vocation to a major public service. And adherence to past principles of instructional independence is now penalized whereas historically, a teacher’s words commanded respect even if he had to face repercussions from the authorities. Undoubtedly, genuine fulfillment of this role requires autonomy to impart intellect to society. However, in the current systematized structure, the sovereign provides universal schooling, with teachers as public employees compelled to obey leaders lacking proficiency and only serving a political purpose.
- Original Words in the Passage: 315
- Precis Word Count: 84
- Title: The Subordination of Intellectual Freedom
Precis 5
What was once the esteemed vocation of a few individuals has become a widespread bureaucratic service. Thus, teachers who were once autonomous and respected transmitters of knowledge, despite enduring punishment, are now bound to repeat sanctioned credos. Indeed, true pedagogy requires intellectual liberty, for only thus can wisdom and knowledge inform society. However, under modern regimes, teachers function as subordinates to administrators bereft of expertise, and education itself is recast as propaganda.
- Original Words in the Passage: 315
- Precis Word Count: 72
- Title: The Subordination of Teaching
