Teachers Under Siege

"Teachers Under Siege" examines the current and future role of teachers in the knowledge-based economy. It argues that they are being presented with an impossible task: they are expected to educate "youth" as the future of society within organizational structures that are outdated and frustrating. Despite the best intentions of policymakers, teachers are voting with their feet and continue to leave the profession. This book sheds light on their motives for doing so.The book is based on surv...