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On teacher empowerment, there are two views : One is that the teachers have been stripped off all powers. Just today I was reading some article from hacker new
by connectsnk 4y ago
On teacher empowerment, there are two views :
One is that the teachers have been stripped off all powers. Just today I was reading some article from hacker news where the teacher was complaining that all kids from the latest freshman year gave her/him the finger when they were asked to show their hall pass.
Other side of the argument is that if teachers are empowered, then it is documented sufficiently that some teachers (not all) absolutely abuse their power and exploit/harm kids in even worse ways.
I dont know whats the solution. I hope I come out more wise from someones comment here.
- ianai 4y agoSmaller class sizes would probably help as a blunt measure. Might have to be down to 5-1 or 10-1 to really know it’s controlled though. And this isn’t practical. If my hunch that bullies are products of abuse or otherwise need psychological help is true then trying to identify and help bullies and their victims could help.
- atoav 4y agoA classical case of both can be true at the same time. Like in every similar position (e.g. sports trainers, preachers, band leaders, ...) teachers are both powerless and powerful at the same time. If the student has respect for them/their role the power can be real, if we are talking about students who question the rules (and have parents that don't care/actively support the breaking of them) teachers are powerless. Is a babysitter powerful? Towards an adult no, towards the child yes. Towards a certain type of child, no.
- connectsnk 4y agoWonderful insight. Thanks for your comment
- todd8 4y agoCameras in classrooms might help.
- weakfortress 4y ago[dead]