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Belgium, Gent
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  • A reply on Conversation: What do you think of merit-based pay for teachers?

    Nov 30 2012: I am absolutely NOT talking about a perfect world, that would be an absolute waist of time.
    Finland has an educational system that works as described.

  • A reply on Conversation: What do you think of merit-based pay for teachers?

    Nov 30 2012: Be very weary of easy solutions!

    Sorry but 'reputation' is based on a mix of a lot flawed opinions to me.

    I encourage a system in which any choice is a good choice and only some are perfect/less good.
    I know that IS attainable.

  • A reply on Conversation: What do you think of merit-based pay for teachers?

    Nov 30 2012: I doubt that many people would do the research needed to really make sure the school is solid.
    There are just too many variables in the equation, and way too many are subject to bias. It's just too easy to forget to check just 1 thing, that one thing you forgot has the potential to seriously diminish your chances of making a correct choice.

    And higher pay does not mean higher quality. Not in this world.

  • A reply on Conversation: What do you think of merit-based pay for teachers?

    Nov 30 2012: That would mean that the parent is qualified to identify a good teacher.
    Besides, in Belgium the parents pick schools, not a collection of individual teachers.

  • A comment on Conversation: What do you think of merit-based pay for teachers?

    Nov 29 2012: Money is a lousy motivator, too-big-to-fail banks and the bubble they created being a prime example.
    The resistance to change will make people want to cut corners, remember, the goal is more pay, not more quality.
    Even more so when you're in a tight shoe.
    Teachers need to learn ways to make their courses fun/interesting/challenging. In time, that will make teacher a more attractive career choice.
    It is a slow process but once it gains momentum it will fuel itself.
    Frederik

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