Research On Teacher Power In Basic Education

Educational reform has been the major theme in the 21st century, while during the course numerous teachers as practitioners are the first to be changed. It turns to be more and more important for the research on teacher power both theoretically and practically. Since 1970s many researches on this field has been done over the world, but totally there still exist some problems, such as the partial angle in the research, the single method and the superficial goals.In view of the above-mentioned facts, this thesis firstly analyses the concept of power, as well as the concept of right and authority which has the close meaning. It also analyses the characters and forms of expression on teacher power, with an aim to lay the foundation for further analysis on problems in teacher power. On the basis of above theoretical clarification, the thesis investigates the real conditions of teacher power in modern times and in the present age from the angle of historical perspective.In the next part the thesis further analyses the legitimate crisis on teacher power, especially the double dilemma which in one hand teachers confront the lack of professional power, and in another hand they abuse power. The reason for such condition lies in at least three aspects, which include the hidden conflict between cultural traditions and new reform concepts, the erosion of the soul of education by actual benefit, and teachers'embarrassment caused by the education system that is not yet perfect.In the last part, the thesis probes into the legitimate limit of teacher power in educational reform era, which includes the reconstruction of teacher authority, the empowerment on teacher, and so on. On the basis of the discussion, the thesis also tries to give some anticipative description on teacher power in the near future. All these steps can undoubtedly improve the condition of teacher power, thereby teachers'professional levels can be enhanced too.