Full Description
Without taking the time to unravel the complexities of the teaching profession, many may assume that teachers are people who enjoy working with children, and making a difference in their lives. While some teachers may be drawn to the summers off, or the winter and spring breaks, it is doubtful that such shallow incentives propel most individuals to come to or remain in the profession. By identifying the obstacles, it is possible to generate new contexts for practice, that can not only limit the challenges, but create conditions for teachers and students to thrive. This book shares ideas about what such changes could be like, how change could benefit teachers and students alike, and how it could influence a positive shift in society. Before addressing significant reforms in teacher practice, it's important to outline what kinds of experiences make the teacher profession attractive to some and not to others. Taking a closer look at teacher's stories, what drives them to stay and leave, what makes them feel empowered or not, and what makes them feel fulfilled in the role, is this starting point for further exploration.
Contents
Introduction: Changing the landscape of teaching
Chapter 1: Pay Day
Chapter 2: Significantly reducing class size
Chapter 3: Time to polish, prepare and reflect
Chapter 4: Time to teach and learn
Chapter 5: Time for robust professional learning
Chapter 6: Reducing the volume of expectations
Chapter 7: Trusting teacher's capacity to assess students
Chapter 8: Respect and recognition of teacher insight, action and creativity
Chapter 9: Teacher supports
Chapter 10: Meaningful mentorship and performance appraisal
Chapter 11: Family communication and interaction
Chapter 12: Ample access to resources
Chapter 13: Stunning and stimulating spaces
Chapter 14: Teacher leadership opportunities
Chapter 15: Health & safety
Conclusion: I want to be a teacher.
