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 language | English |
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Title of host publication | Exhibiting the Past |
Subtitle of host publication | Public Histories of Education |
Publisher | De Gruyter Mouton/De Gruyter Saur |
Pages | 309-332 |
Number of pages | 24 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783110719871 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783110719581 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 19 Dec 2022 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2022 the author(s), published by De Gruyter.
Research programs
- ESSB SOC