Perspectives on the Mistreatment of American Educators

Throwing Water on a Drowning Man

AvNorman Dale Norris

Häftad, Engelska, 2002

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Pressured by a society searching for a simple solution to a complex problem, educators are constantly subjected to a double standard and their work and role marginalized as insignificant despite compelling evidence to the contrary. This enlightening discussion of the misperceptions about the profession offers a thoughtful perspective on the real work done by educators and examines some of the harm done by efforts to "fix" what is wrong. There is not a group of professionals in the work world who must bear as many demands, yet who are so often undervalued as educators. Norris calls attention to the sociological and physical factors that often influence the work of educators, discussing the general perception of the teaching profession, as well as more specific issues such as reform, research, and political agendas. In a scholarly format, he reports on the double standards, demands, and high expectations that teachers are forced to overcome in order to be successful. This is must reading for anyone concerned about the status of teachers and teaching today.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2002-03-20
Mått:149 x 229 x 12 mm
Vikt:277 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:224
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN:9780810842168

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Pedagogik inom Psykologi och pedagogik

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Norman Dale Norris, a 23-year veteran of the classroom, began his career as a music instructor before moving into school management and instructional leadership. He still continues to instruct in music in the Orleans Parish Public School system, as well as serving as an instructor in education at both Nicholls State University and the University of Phoenix. He counts quantitative and qualitative methods, research design, curriculum reform, and policy analysis among his professional interests. He has also presented widely on HIV and AIDS awareness.

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Norris (education, Nicholls State U.) argues that teachers and educators at all levels are the most mistreated professionals in American society. From the public perceptions of the work they do, the societal role they serve, what is expected of them professionally, how they are compensated, and the fact that expectations are imposed on them that would never be tolerated by comparably educated professionals in the private sector, teachers have gotten the shaft on just about everything. He argues that the vague standards imposed on teachers come from poor planning and bad research and criticizes the efforts of the past 30 years to push state- and nationwide "standards and accountability." Similar criticism is voiced about the movement for standardized tests.

Innehållsförteckning

1 Perceptions of Teaching2 Professional Double Standards3 Doing What We're Told To Do4 Driven by Research5 Quick Fixes6 Tested Beyond Reason7 School's, Realities, and Teachers' Work