Topic: Roles of the Teacher

10-second review: What should teachers’ attitude be toward their students? “We are not gatekeepers; we are gate openers”

Source: Yagelski. English Education (July 2005), 268. A publication of the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE).

Comment: And therein lies a problem. Unfortunately, teachers are BOTH gate openers, inspiring students to learn, AND gate keepers, evaluators. I don’t think teachers see themselves that way. They tend to be EITHER gate openers OR gate keepers. RayS.