Wright State education professor talks to Dayton Daily News about training students to become good teachers

Brian Boyd is an associate professor of education at Wright State University.

Brian Boyd, Ph.D., associate professor of education at Wright State University, is quoted in a Dayton Daily News article about what makes a good teacher and why it matters.

Boyd told the newspaper that rather than focusing on pushing out teachers considered less effective, schools and education programs should be working on making those teachers better. There are simply not enough teachers in the profession, he said.

“We’re losing enough people in the profession,” Boyd said. “How do we help improve teaching and not focus on the individual as much?”

He also noted that experience matters too. Research has shown that having more years of experience can make teachers more effective.

“You’re a much better teacher in your fifth year than you were your first year,” he said.

Read the complete article at daytondailynews.com.