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Survey Results - Teachers of the Craft
Author: Pagan Communities
Posted: November 25th. 1997
Times Viewed: 11,229
Survey Results: Just How Good are YOUR Teachers? Many people are investigating the religions of Witchcraft, Wicca and other Neo-Pagan Paths today. There are many books and reference materials available, yet after some self study, there are some folks who would like to meet and perhaps work with a physical teacher. This can be a rewarding learning experience - or it could turn out to be your worst nightmare...
523 Witches, Wiccans or Pagans responded to the questions related to Teachers.
1. Do you think Pagan Teachers should be expected to show explicit concern about their students' emotional health and general welfare in addition to magickal study?
| Yes | 68% | 358 | | Sometimes | 27% | 142 | | Not Sure | 3% | 15 | | No | 1% | 4 | | n/a | 1% | 4 |
2. Do you think Pagan Teachers should be expected to play a role similar to that of parents to their students?
| Sometimes | 45% | 234 | | No | 41% | 214 | | Yes | 13% | 68 | | Not Sure | 5% | 25 | | n/a | 1% | 7 |
3. Do you think it is acceptable for Pagan students to express their own opinions and ask questions or to even to challenge their Teacher's teachings?
| Yes | 89% | 463 | | Sometimes | 11% | 55 | | Not Sure | 1% | 3 | | n/a | 0% | 2 | | No | 0% | 0 |
4. Do you think that good Teachers should do all or most of the talking in class?
| No | 61% | 317 | | Sometimes | 36% | 188 | | Yes | 1% | 7 | | Not Sure | 1% | 7 | | n/a | 1% | 4 |
5. Do you think that it is difficult to find a good Pagan Teacher?
| Yes | 72% | 379 | | Sometimes | 13% | 66 | | Not Sure | 9% | 46 | | n/a | 3% | 17 | | No | 3% | 15 |
6. Do you believe that it is acceptable for Pagan Teachers to charge money for classes/instruction that may/will result in a degree or initiation into a magickal Tradition or Path?
| No | 66% | 300 | | Sometimes | 21% | 99 | | Yes | 13% | 62 |
7. Do you believe that it is acceptable for Pagan Teachers to charge money for their teachings/ classes if they are informational or "topical" (such as herbalism, divination, healing techniques, etc)?
| Sometimes | 44% | 212 | | Yes | 36% | 175 | | No | 20% | 95 |
8. Do you feel that the Coven, Family or Tradition Teacher is the best way to pass on the Wisdom?
| Sometimes | 42% | 222 | | Yes | 21% | 111 | | No | 2% | 106 | | Not Sure | 14% | 71 | | n/a | 2% | 13 |
9. Have you ever left a group or organization because of a Pagan Teacher's actions or behaviors?
| n/a | 38% | 200 | | No | 34% | 179 | | Yes | 27% | 142 | | Sometimes | 0% | 1 | | Not Sure | 0% | 1 |
10. Have you seen, experienced or read anything that you would consider to be an example of "bad" training or information?
| Yes | 76% | 400 | | No | 13% | 66 | | Not Sure | 5% | 25 | | n/a | 4% | 20 | | Sometimes | 2% | 12 |
11. Do you feel that it is acceptable for a Teacher to have sexual relations with their students?
| No | 46% | 241 | | Sometimes | 32% | 166 | | Not Sure | 13% | 69 | | Yes | 6% | 31 | | n/a | 3% | 16 |
12. Do you think that some Pagan Teachers treat their training more like a "business' than a spiritual calling to the community?
| Yes | 62% | 322 | | Sometimes | 15% | 78 | | n/a | 8% | 44 | | No | 4% | 19 | | Not Sure | 0% | 0 |
13. Do you believe that degrees, lineage or titles are a necessary part of your Tradition or Path?
| No | 74% | 385 | | Yes | 11% | 56 | | Sometimes | 11% | 56 | | Not Sure | 3% | 15 | | n/a | 2% | 11 |
14. Do you believe that degrees, limeage and titles should be necessary for all Traditions or Paths for them to be considered as "valid"?
| No | 92% | 482 | | Sometimes | 3% | 16 | | Yes | 2% | 11 | | Not Sure | 2% | 10 | | n/a | 1% | 4 |
15. Do you accept 'self initiation/dedication as a "valid" entrance into the Pagan community?
| Yes | 87% | 454 | | Sometimes | 1% | 54 | | No | 1% | 7 | | Not Sure | 1% | 7 | | n/a | 0% | 1 |
16. Do you think that a combination of "book learning" and personal magickal work (without a physical Teacher) is a sufficient background to be considered valid?
| Yes | 61% | 321 | | Sometimes | 32% | 166 | | No | 4% | 21 | | Not Sure | 3% | 15 | | n/a | 0% | 0 |
17. Do you consider the "solitary practioner" to be "valid"?
| Yes | 93% | 489 | | Sometimes | 6% | 30 | | No | 1% | 3 | | Not Sure | 0% | 1 | | n/a | 0% | 0 |
18. Do you think that Pagan Teachers should be expected to uphold a higher standard of ethics or behaviors than the general Pagan community members?
| Yes | 43% | 227 | | No | 33% | 171 | | Sometimes | 19% | 98 | | Not Sure | 5% | 24 | | n/a | 1% | 3 |
19. Are there any Pagan Teachers (either authors, trainers or those who you have seen/heard or worked with) that you consider "phonies"?
| Yes | 61% | 320 | | Not Sure | 12% | 65 | | No | 11% | 59 | | n/a | 1% | 54 | | Sometimes | 5% | 25 |
20. Have you ever been "snubbed" or "looked down on" because you are either self-initiated, solitary or a member of a Tradition or Path that was considered by someone else to be "invalid"?
| Yes | 41% | 216 | | No | 39% | 205 | | n/a | 1% | 52 | | Not Sure | 6% | 31 | | Sometimes | 4% | 19 |
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