Teacher Autonomy

By Ashley Snarr

What is it?

Having independence or freedom, self-government, or the right of

self-government.

• Teacher autonomy is driven by a need for personal and professional improvement, so that an autonomous teacher may seek out opportunities over the course of his

or her career to develop further.

How does one obtain it?

Autonomy…

Teach to the Test

“If I didn’t have autonomy, I would leave the profession. You can’t put a

price on it.” –Greg Hoeker

How Autonomy Effects Students

Questions?

Sources

• www.melart.com• www.summervillejk12.org• www.dcnp.org• www.studentlifeonline.com• www.huffingtonpost.com