Annotated Bibliography

Birbalsingh, Katharine. “How can we make our teachers better.” The Telegraph, 24 Nov. 2010, web 3 Mar. 2011

            Katharine Birbalsingh, in an article written for a British newspaper, speaks towards the importance of rigor in schooling for teachers. She calls out the struggle she has with those teachers who are not pulling their weight within the schooling system. What is difficult about teachers not performing is the unionizing of teachers, allows little room for head teachers (principles, administration) to insure their teachers are giving the best effort. This article was an important note to supplement what I have already been researching in regards to a better learning environment. Birbalsingh expresses frustration with lazy or incompetent teachers, this is an important fact to note in our education system. How can we expect students to excel and further their education if there are teachers who are not themselves constantly striving to create a better learning environment?