Commentary
One of the most common sayings in education faculties is that a teacher should strive to be a “guide on the side” rather than a “sage on the stage.” Virtually every teacher has heard this many times during their training.
With efforts in education policy to downplay the expertise and leadership of teachers, it should come as little surprise that teachers are struggling to maintain their authority. Philippe Lopez/AFP via Getty Images
Michael Zwaagstra
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Michael Zwaagstra is a public high school teacher and a senior fellow with the Fraser Institute. He is the author of “A Sage on the Stage: Common Sense Reflections on Teaching and Learning.”
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