In Search of Teacher Professionalism in a Time of Polycrisis: Why Teacher Resilience Matters and What It Could Look Like
摘要
In an era marked by profound societal transitions, teachers are faced with a dynamic array of challenges that extend well beyond traditional classroom boundaries. This necessitates adaptive responses to meet the evolving needs of students and the educational landscape. This chapter explores key strategies for teachers in navigating these shifts, including adapting pedagogical approaches to diverse learning needs and embracing technological advancements. Moreover, teachers are urged to play a pivotal role in promoting digital literacy and addressing sustainability concerns within their teaching practices. Against the backdrop of a global permacrisis, teachers must rethink the nature of their profession and develop resilience to effectively navigate these complex challenges. This chapter explores the evolving role of teachers amid permacrisis, emphasizing the importance of continuous adaptation and context-specific responses. Furthermore, it investigates the concept of teacher resilience as a proactive approach to societal change, integrating moral elements into the discourse on the relationship between humans and the environment. The chapter concludes by advocating for a renewed focus on teacher education to support this reframed professional mission and underscores the moral imperative of teacher resilience in shaping the future of education.