Brand New Project Launched,
Better Teachers Drive Better Education

This project argues that one of the major inequalities in our education system is the different standards of teaching in different schools; and one of the greatest challenges is that the standard of teaching in our poorest schools and communities is of a much lower standard than that delivered in more affluent areas.

The challenge that faces us is how to recruit and retain better teachers into our poorer schools and communities. Teaching in the classroom, particularly in the more challenging communities, is far from straightforward for many teachers; they are expected to maintain discipline, educate children on social education matters (including sex and drug education) and implement a sense of community often without the support of many parents, the LEA and too often the school itself.

The challenge therefore is to fully equip and back teachers to be able to deliver better discipline, teach social education and develop a sense of community in our schools. How this is done, as well as ensuring that teachers receive better support from both their employers, local education authorities and the parents are key points for further research in this project.

Research and action points being taken forwards are as follows:
 

1

Reasons and previous research conducted on why teachers are leaving the profession will be examined.

2

Media releases and other evidence illustrating the impact of inadequate discipline, social education, community ethos and parental support will also be incorporated.

3

Practical school models that have managed to implement the necessary measures to uphold school discipline and alike properly will be researched and key personnel interviewed

 
If you would like to get involved with this project and help out, please contact Bethany Lightly at B.J.Lightly@durham.ac.uk
 

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