What makes a great teacher? This question has become the subject of wide debate in the wake of the government’s decision to remove the requirement for teachers to hold qualified teacher status (QTS).
Secretary of state Michael Gove refers to teaching as a craft that is best learned by teachers watching and learning from other teachers. Conceptualising teaching simply as a craft ignores its professional nature. Teaching is an art, a science and a craft. The art of teaching is about being responsive and creative and developing intuitive capacities. The science of teaching is about using research and evidence to inform decisions on how to teach. The craft of teaching is about mastering the full range of skills and practices needed. This broader vision of teaching is critical to seeing teaching as a profession.
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