The Problems with Tenure

This video talks about the politics of tenure. Tenure is very sensitive topic when it comes to teaching. This is a subject that is often talked about within the liberal studies program because it effects us all. Tenure is given to teachers after two full years of teaching and is a title that can not be taken away and gives great benefits. Once you have tenure, it is nearly impossible to get fired from teaching regardless of the results in your classroom. The debate with tenure is that all teachers should not receive it. Once teachers past this certain date, they get tenure without any question. I have talked about this idea in many classes and I believe something should be done. I think teachers should be observed or show that they deserve this wonderful opportunity. How do you think tenure should be decided? Is it too easy for bad teachers to get tenure? Is tenure even important? All of these questions run through teachers and administrators minds and we will probably never have all the answers or agree with everyone.