TEACHERS AND SOCIETY
The education of its members is one of society's principal functions. The opportunities that teachers have to carry out their work and attend to their own professional development are dependent not only on their own commitment but also on the resources allocated to teaching and education. Teachers are expected to promote the growth and upbringing of their learners and to defend their rights and interests, in a critical manner lf necessary. ln this way they can train them to become responsible and able members of a democratic society.