who is more effective in terms of teaching, new teachers or old teachers?

Answer 1

I don't think you can categorize all teachers into the "new" or the "old," nor do I think anyone can accurately answer that question. I think it completely depends on the caliber of the persons you are discussing. Every teacher is different. Every teacher's "teaching" education is different. Experience does not necessarily make you a better teacher, in fact, some "old" teachers refuse to change their ways and surf toward retirement. But then again, many new teachers worry about their job safety, or getting through some other sort of higher education. You can't really judge what group is better. Everyone has their high points and not so high points. I think that as long as the teacher hasn't given up searching for new ways to bring an idea across, then they are doing a great job. Never give up!

Answer 2

It really depends on what you factor you are looking at. Armed with many years of experience, older teachers know what works and what doesn't. They are less fancy in their approach (which is a real bummer for the kids) but at the end of the day may bring in remarkable results. This is not always the case though. Most of the time, teaching today involves interaction and building a rapport with the students. More often than not, classes today tend to enjoy being taught by a younger teacher. This is really a generalisation. There are of course really up-to-date fabulous old teachers and really boring young teachers so I personally feel age has nothing to do with it. It all depends on the individual person/teacher's ability, skill and flair.

Answer 3

I have always felt that experienced teachers are better. They may not be as enthusiastic or energetic as some younger ones, but they are usually better with classroom discipline. Someone with wonderful subject matter knowledge can't get the information to his or her students if they are up running around not paying attention, so establishing discipline in the classroom is really important. Experienced teachers are also usually better at making lesson plans and determining what can be accomplished during individual class periods.

Answer 4

I have ten years experience teaching hs, so I'm in "the middle". I believe old teachers can learn from the young ones, and vice versa! It's education, folks! We're here in the business to open our minds, keep them active and be responsive to everyone's ideas. Let's not make a generalization here.

Answer 5

Old. New teachers are too worried about rubrics and standards and test scores to actually teach their students about anything. They just want them to pass their tests and memorize things and get it done. I see old teachers subbing at the school I work at and they're amazing. They know how to teach ;)