Posted 28 Jul 2009
An education expert from London has waded into the debate on UK teaching standards, insisting that raising entry levels is no way to tackle the problem.
Dylan Wiliam, professor of educational assessment and deputy director of the Institute of Education, is adamant that academic achievement is no guarantee candidates will perform effectively in front of a class full of children.
In comments that may interest prospective TEFL teachers, he insists: "There is no link between the level of qualification of teachers and their effectiveness.
"People with masters degrees don’t get any better results than people with ordinary bachelor degrees."
He adds raising entry levels could also have the adverse effect of putting off people who are considering a classroom career.
Earlier this year, a report from the Training and Development Agency for Schools revealed the teaching profession is experiencing its biggest recruitment boom for years.
According to the organisation, one in ten workers is considering a career in the sector.
Category: Teaching and Learning
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