ERIC ED243198: Master Teachers. Fastback 201. | |
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A nationwide interest in master-teacher plans has arisen | |
as a response to the general malaise in education, but | |
the viability of such plans depends on finding answers to | |
certain crucial problems. Some basic issues must be | |
addressed before master teachers can even be identified: | |
whether a heirarchy of teachers should be established, or | |
prior conditions be met for appointing master teachers, | |
or a maximum number of master teachers per district be | |
set. Master teachers have generally been recognized | |
through their superior knowledge of the subject, as well | |
as for their teaching skills and ability to command | |
respect. Tests can accurately determine a teacher's | |
knowledge of the subject area; teaching skills may be | |
measured against predetermined school objectives, with | |
professional teams judging teachers' performance; ability | |
to work with others (command respect) can be guaged by a | |
comprehensive file on teachers. The much-discussed | |
criteron of producing demonstrable results in students is | |
difficult to measure with public school populations, and | |
so should be suspended until it can be more accurately | |
and fairly measured. Once master teachers are identified, | |
local districts must consider contract provisions for | |
special roles in school programs and special | |
compensation. Moreover, school districts must cooperate | |
with government and university in funding and training | |
for master-teacher plans. (JW) | |
Date Published: 2015-01-08 16:36:31 | |
Identifier: ERIC_ED243198 | |
Item Size: 27212823 | |
Language: english | |
Media Type: texts | |
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