However, the personal benefits to the teacher far outweigh these practical advantages. If teacher- research does nothing but help to produce better teachers, then surely it is worthwhile. Of course, my research was hardly typical. Few teachers will be involved in research which interests the tabloid press and probably fewer still will be able to work outside their own schools. But all teacher researchers can share a sense of achievement in finding the answers to problems that have been bothering them.
Education moves forward in very small steps.
There is little satisfaction in standing still and even less in watching others going in the wrong direction.