The second annual survey of teachers, commissioned by the Ontario College of Teachers, is part of an ongoing effort to gauge teachers’ own assessments of the state of the profession in Ontario. This year the study also included a separate survey of the public on issues related to education. This report explores:

• the teacher’s role in preparing students for the future, inspiring and motivating them, preparing students for work or further education
  
• the evolving curriculum over generations
  
• the distinction between personal skills and professional skills and the value each has on the student’s future success
  
• testing and evaluating students, teachers and schools – the role of the EQOA
  
• where and how teachers draw satisfaction from their career and which aspects of the profession are most challenging
• confidence in the education system
• the roll of schools in the greater community, where schools perform well within their communities, and where they can improve
  

The survey among teachers also explored issues relating to the College’s council, representation, and how to improve council elections.