Teachers in Society
Abstract
The word ‘teacher’ evokes for most of us today an image of classrooms, children and books. But in this chapter we focus on teachers’ roles in society rather than on their work in schools. The social environment in which teachers operate influences their educational roles. Society’s attitudes towards teachers affect their conduct and status and, in turn, teachers’ relationships with society affect society’s expectations of them.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Teacher Education and Leadership Studies
Teacher Professional Development and Motivation
Education
sociology
and vocational training
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Routledge eBooks
- Pages
- 27–43
- Publication date
- 6 March 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter