Be good Quote by Elliot W. Eisner
“We have inadvertently designed a system in which being good at what you do as a teacher is not formally rewarded, while being poor at what you do is seldom corrected nor penalized.”
About This Quote
Highlights a systemic flaw where effective teaching lacks formal incentives, while poor teaching goes unchecked.
In simple terms: Teaching quality isn’t rewarded
Key Takeaway
Align incentives with performance
Themes
education
incentives
quality
accountability
systemic bias
Mood
critical
concerned
Type
analysis
observation
When to use this quote
- school administration
- teacher training programs
- education reform
Key Concepts
teacher evaluation
policy design
Practical Applications
- implementing merit‑based rewards
- establishing corrective mechanisms
Questions to Reflect On
- What incentives would truly motivate teachers?
- How can poor performance be constructively addressed?
