What does the reference to teachers and research mean?
It is now increasingly accepted that, as with any other modern profession, teachers have a responsibility to extend the boundaries of professional knowledge. This might mean taking time to reflect upon the methods they use and adapt them if necessary; it might mean taking part in research in the classroom to find out which methods work best. It will certainly mean keeping up to date with the latest research in their fields, and in pedagogy and the science of teaching throughout their careers. Systems of education and training for teachers need to provide the necessary opportunities for this.
