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[ 14 Aug 2007 | 4 Comments ]
Teachers: Young vs Old (er)

I had a discussion with someone the other day on young vs older teachers.
Are older teachers better than younger teachers or vica versa?
We talked about the pros of having a younger teacher
They’re more ‘with it’
Seem cooler to the teenagers
Have just trained, so are more aware of new methods
Keen and enthusiastic as they are just starting out
The pros of having an older teacher, or a teacher that has not become a teacher directly after leaving school

Have more life experience to impart onto children
May seem more approachable to younger children

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