Authenticity

Authenticity in the classroom is a hard subject to decide upon.  While a teacher should always try to be as honest as possible with students, sometimes it is necessary to hold back information if that information isn't something a student should learn yet, or if that information would be harmful to a student.  However, a teacher should also use caution when trying to be authentic when voicing his or her own opinion.  Opinions can give students positive feedback or give them a different view on a certain topic.  Blatantly stating one's own opinion about a sensitive topic may cause problems, especially with younger students who don't understand all of the complications of the world yet.  However, a teacher must sometimes voice their own opinions, or their bond with their students will be weakened.