Exhibiting teachers' hands: Storytelling based on a private collection of engravings

Sjaak Braster*

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Abstract

The starting point of this chapter is the observation that certain hand gestures, such as the raised index finger, appear to be typical among teachers as a professional group. Using a private collection of 379 educational engravings, we1 have attempted to identify patterns in the gestures teachers make when interacting with students, using social science research methods and statistical techniques. In doing so, we ultimately tell a story about teachers whose image in the public sphere has changed from authoritarian to authoritative. We also pay special attention to the differences between male and female teachers, as well as the gender composition of classrooms. We do not find confirmation of the stereotypical image of dominant male and submissive female teachers.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationExhibiting the Past
Subtitle of host publicationPublic Histories of Education
PublisherDe Gruyter Mouton/De Gruyter Saur
Pages309-332
Number of pages24
ISBN (Electronic)9783110719871
ISBN (Print)9783110719581
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 19 Dec 2022

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