Professional Whining

Whining about not being treated as professionals buys teachers little respect. Teaching is hard work, but confers some plush benefits, while discouraging voluntary self-improvement efforts. The notion that pay should be commensurate with work is a noble delusion. Nannies and mothers are also underpa...

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Published in:Phi Delta Kappan 2000-12, Vol.82 (4), p.325-326
Main Author: Lorenz, Sarah
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Behavior
Carrey, Jim
Educators
Elementary Secondary Education
English Instruction
Fringe Benefits
Lesson Plans
Perceptions
Physicians
Point of View
Practice
Professional Occupations
Professionalism
Professionals
Respect
Staff Meetings
Teacher Attitudes
Teacher Salaries
Teachers
Teaching
Teaching (Occupation)
Teaching Conditions
Teaching Methods
Training
Vacations
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Summary:Whining about not being treated as professionals buys teachers little respect. Teaching is hard work, but confers some plush benefits, while discouraging voluntary self-improvement efforts. The notion that pay should be commensurate with work is a noble delusion. Nannies and mothers are also underpaid. (MLH)
ISSN:0031-7217
1940-6487
DOI:10.1177/003172170008200421