Adam Smith's impact on the craft of teaching

Are we giving our young teachers enough time to master their craft? Or are we setting them up to fail? In this episode, Michael argues that teaching is a craft. Why does this matter? Because since Adam Smith’s theoriesin the 18th century, the craftsperson has been viewed as outdated. For early career teachers, this plays out in the time they're afforded to master the craft. This episode discusses why we should take the long view on teacher training and development. We discuss how chaos and complication gets in the way of good teaching and give some pointers on teacher development within schools. We also talk about the community shift that needs to occur around the teaching profession. Not all good teachers are born that way. Some need take time to master theirskills. Teaching’s not just a job, but a craft that requires time and patience to master.