Do younger teachers have the life experience to teach well?

Posted on October 23, 2014 at 9:44 am

Often you hear parents say that their child’s teacher, in their opinion, is far too young to be teaching. But what is this statement based on and where is the research to back this up?

Teachers range from early twenties right up to their sixties and seventies with many more in the middle. I think different age groups of teachers bring with them different qualities and also maybe issues. Although younger teachers may not have the life experience a teacher that is in their fifties does, it doesn’t mean that they cannot tech as well. In fact, often you will find that it is these teachers that build a better relationship with the pupils and they are more in touch with the way they think.

Young teachers may have more of an idea about some of the latest crazies / bands and new technology, which can all be used not only is conversations with the pupils but even tied in to a lesson to make it more fun. I think it is important to have a range of teachers from all ages.

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