Perspectives on the mistreatment of American educators : throwing water on a drowning man / Norman Dale Norris.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Norris, Norman Dale, 1958-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Teachers--United States--Social conditions--21st century.

Teachers.

Teachers--Training of--United States.

Teachers--Training of.

Social conditions.

United States.

Physical Description:

xv, 183 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Lanham, Md. : Scarecrow Education, 2002.

Summary:

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. Dr. 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. A must for anyone concerned about the status of teachers and teaching today.

Contents:

1 Perceptions of Teaching 1

2 Professional Double Standards 21

3 Doing What We're Told to Do 43

4 Driven by Research 65

5 Quick Fixes 87

6 Tested Beyond Reason 115

7 Schools, Realities, and Teachers' Work 139.

Notes:

"A Scarecrow Education book."

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0810842165

OCLC:

48857874