Att ge lärarna stor frihet har varit avgörande för Estlands topplaceringar i internationella kunskapsmätningar, menar Estlands utbildningsminister Kristina Kallas. ”Det är varken staten eller utbildningsdepartementet som säger åt lärarna vad de ska göra”, säger hon i en intervju med Altinget.
Skolerne på Falster og østlolland har fået penge til at ansætte flere lærere. En af skolerne vil bruge de nye lærerkræfter på at lave flere to-lærertimer, og skolen har et håb om at kunne beholde flere børn i almenskolen.
Executives must hone their communication skills to drive clarity, accountability and performance, writes Marlene Chism, consultant, speaker and the author.
History teachers are facing increased challenges amid political pressure and revisions to trusted sources, according to a survey by the American Historical Association. The survey highlights a lack of student engagement, budget cuts and criticism from parents as major issues.
Teachers' contact time varies significantly worldwide, with teachers in Switzerland spending less time in the classroom than the OECD average but working during holidays, resulting in high total working hours. In contrast, teachers in Japan face low class-contact time but extreme overtime, risking burnout.