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Chapter 2: Twenty-first century teachers and leadersThis chapter explores what kinds of teacher Scotland needs for the future, taking account of the views of respondents and findings from international research on teaching and educational leadership, and considers the implications of the changing environment in which our teachers will be serving. It then begins to consider how teacher education can contribute to building a teaching profession which will have the capacity, qualities and skills which are most likely to lead to the best educational experience for our young people.There is a very extensive literature on this subject, spanning several different perspectives. What comes through consistently, however, is that the expectations upon teachers have grown considerably in recent years and that the job has become increasingly complex and demanding.Qualities and skills of twenty-first century teachers: respondents’ viewsWe asked respondents to the Review to set out their perceptions of what should characterise a good teacher now and in the future. The analysis of that evidence highlighted a number of key features of good teachers. They should:• be reflective, with critical and creative thinking skills; • be committed to teaching as a vocation; • be committed to the development and learning of each child; • work in a range of partnerships to support the learning and development of each young person; • have a passion for learning and deep understanding of and enthusiasm for their subject; • have discernment to be able to put relevant theory into practice; • share ideas and network with colleagues; and • be keen to participate in their own personal learning and development. Direct discussions broadly supported that set of characteristics. Parent groups also raised the need for a review of entry requirements and further development of coaching, mentoring, collaborative and group work skills. Young people, both within Scotland and internationally, placed high priority upon well-developed interpersonal skills. In a survey undertaken by Young Scot, for example, being enthusiastic and having a sense of humour rated highly. Young people also valued teachers’ ability to enable them to learn independently. In the Young Scot survey, knowing a lot about a subject and being good at explaining things were also seen as important.
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