Rethinking resistance
“From Conservatism to Collaboration: Rethinking Resistance in Education”
Are teachers really resistant to change—or are they just not included in it?
My research challenges the stereotype of the “conservative teacher.” When given the chance to co-create curriculum, teachers showed high engagement and professionalism.
The lesson? Resistance often reflects exclusion, not opposition.
Let’s build systems where teachers are not just implementers, but designers of change.