Must do better
How to improve the image of teaching and why it matters
Published on 24. January 2022
162 pages
978-1-914351-97-6 (ISBN)
Description
We have a serious problem with the image of teaching in this country. In the eyes of many, teaching is not truly a profession akin to other professions. In the popular imagination, it is not on a par with medicine, law or accountancy, engineering, architecture or business. It is not held in the same esteem as careers which are of equivalent importance to society.
Must do better challenges this damaging and pernicious status quo. It examines the origins of our problem with teaching, it shines a light on the exciting reality of teaching in the 21st century, and it charts a new course for the image of the modern teaching profession.
The book is written to be easily read by the general reader, because ultimately it is with the general reader - the parent, the employer, the politician - that lies the power to effect the change that society needs.
We can and we must change the image of teaching for the better.
Must do better challenges this damaging and pernicious status quo. It examines the origins of our problem with teaching, it shines a light on the exciting reality of teaching in the 21st century, and it charts a new course for the image of the modern teaching profession.
The book is written to be easily read by the general reader, because ultimately it is with the general reader - the parent, the employer, the politician - that lies the power to effect the change that society needs.
We can and we must change the image of teaching for the better.
Reviews / Votes
As the authors of this uplifting book say: "Let the fightback begin".For too many years, it's been a tiresome cliche to say that the teaching profession needs higher status. Now here's a call-to-arms explaining why it matters so much - and, most importantly, how to achieve it. Stand by for practical, achievable inspiration. -- Geoff Barton * General Secretary, Association of School & College Leaders *
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Saxmundham, Suffolk
United Kingdom
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
College/higher education
Interest Age: From 18 to 99 years
File size
1,11 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-914351-97-6 (9781914351976)
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Harry Hudson | Roy Blatchford
Must do better: How to improve the image of teaching and why it matters
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01/2022
John Catt Educational Ltd
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Persons
Harry Hudson is a history teacher at a state secondary school in West London. He graduated from Cambridge University with a double first in Classics, and has written for a range of media outlets, including The Times, The Telegraph and The Spectator.
Roy Blatchford CBE is a former headteacher, HMI and founder of the National Education Trust. He was the lead author of the Teachers' Standards. Roy is currently director of www.blinks.education - working in the UK and internationally.
Roy Blatchford CBE is a former headteacher, HMI and founder of the National Education Trust. He was the lead author of the Teachers' Standards. Roy is currently director of www.blinks.education - working in the UK and internationally.
Content
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Reviews
- Contents
- Foreword
- Introduction
- Part 1. The Problem
- Chapter 1. The curse of the canon
- Chapter 2. Let's talk about money
- Chapter 3. Been there, done that
- Chapter 4. The road to where?
- Chapter 5. The media glare
- Part 2. Teaching In The 21St Century
- Chapter 6. All about the brain
- Chapter 7. An academic endeavour
- Chapter 8. It's a question of social justice
- Chapter 9. Teach First
- Chapter 10. The new-look workplace
- Part 3. A Manifesto for Change
- Chapter 11. Building a brand
- Chapter 12. Fly on the wall
- Chapter 13. Speak out
- Chapter 14. Give us the tools
- Chapter 15. Elephants in the (class)room
- Epilogue
