Very few of you decided to teach because of the body of educational standards that seems to increase by the year. Other factors motivated you, surely--inspirational teachers or coaches, lifestyle choices, a love of learning. Nevertheless, standards have firmly established themselves in education and will significantly affect your professional life.
Is this a good reality or a bad one? How might you use standards to enhance your practice as a teacher rather than hinder it?
Is this a good reality or a bad one? How might you use standards to enhance your practice as a teacher rather than hinder it?