It was gratifying to read the results of an Ipsos MORI poll last month which found that teachers were the third most trusted professionals, coming only after doctors and nurses. In fact, 89% of people generally trust teachers to tell the truth. What seems very strange then, is the attitude of many in the educational establishment who seem to have very little faith in teachers, and in particular in the expertise of teachers.
Where teachers aren’t trusted
I was pondering this in light of a number of discussions on Twitter over the last few weeks.
- In one, an educational researcher was asked about her research methodology by a teacher only to tell them that they wouldn’t understand it.
- I have seen teachers who voice concern about poor behaviour in schools told that they don’t know what they are talking about. That poor behaviour isn’t a problem.
- I have seen…
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