https://reuther.wayne.edu/taxonomy/term/190 The taxonomy view with a depth of 0. en https://reuther.wayne.edu/node/3768 <p>In this speech, Al Shanker discusses the need for teachers to make their profession into one seen as just that: a profession. He says that in order for teachers to assert themselves as experts who should be consulted on education policy decisions, teachers' unions need to move beyond collective bargaining to focus on professionalization. Shanker argues that should be trusted to make decisions without supervision and legislation. This trust, he argues, would foster enthusiasm and pride in teachers, and new teachers could be more easily recruited. <span class='read-more'><a href="https://reuther.wayne.edu/node/3768" target="_blank"><strong>&nbsp;read&nbsp;more&nbsp;&raquo;</strong></a></span></p> https://reuther.wayne.edu/node/3768#comments American Federation of Teachers Educational Change Educational Policy Intellectual Disciplines Merit Pay Professional Recognition Shanker, Albert Standards Teacher Certification Textbook Selection Wed, 11 Feb 2009 15:22:24 -0500 jruss 3768 at https://reuther.wayne.edu