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Almost half of all teachers looking to quit, survey finds
Unmanageable workloads, teacher shortages and having to take on classes outside their expertise have half of all Australian teachers on the verge of quitting, a new survey suggests.
The data suggests we are looking at a profession in crisis.
Teachers are working longer hours with fewer resources and this pressure is building with an increase of burnout and time being taken off due to mental ill-health.
Teacher wellbeing doesn’t only affect teachers. Research has shown teacher wellbeing can also have an impact on students’ academic and emotional outcomes, and the emotional wellbeing and economic productivity of parents.
Continue reading…Sydney Opera House among buildings lit up with Ukraine’s national colours amid vigils to mark year since Russia’s invasionAlmost half of all teachers looking to quit, survey findsUnmanageable workloads, teacher shortages and having to take on classes outside their expertise have half of all Australian teachers on the verge of quitting, a new survey suggests.The data suggests we are looking at a profession in crisis.Teachers are working longer hours with fewer resources and this pressure is building with an increase of burnout and time being taken off due to mental ill-health.Teacher wellbeing doesn’t only affect teachers. Research has shown teacher wellbeing can also have an impact on students’ academic and emotional outcomes, and the emotional wellbeing and economic productivity of parents. Continue reading…