A national survey suggests that the situation of poor work and heavy administrative demands are taking teachers to a braking point.
According to the latest study of the University of Steelbash University, according to the latest study of Steelbush, mental health assistance in schools is immediate requirement.
South Africa’s report revealed teacher priorities and job satisfaction, with 80 teachers with conclusions based on a nationwide survey of more than 1 500 teachers complemented by follow-up telephone interviews:
- A worrist 50% of teachers wish to leave the profession in the next 10 years, the primary reason is excessive charge and administrative burden;
- A total of 70% has quoted administrative duties as the primary source of stress, reduced the time available for lesson plan and pupil support; And
- A total of 40% said that anything would convince him to work in a rural area. One of the authors of the report, Helen Hoffmeyer said, “While we do not expect to reach 50%at the rate of pre-retirement, these conclusions highlight the immediate need to address teachers burnouts and mental health.” “Through follow -up interviews, we found that high stress levels, excessive administrative functions and inadequate support systems, are running factors for teachers wishing to leave the profession.” In addressing teachers’ challenges, the policy recommendations made by the report include:
- Extending mental health assistance to teachers and students; v reducing administrative burden on teachers;
- Introduction to encouragement to attract teachers in rural areas;
- To equip teachers with remedial teaching strategies; And
- Increasing class management training.
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‘Neither surprised nor surprised’
The trade union of the profession, Sadtu said that it was “surprised, nor surprised” by the results. “We have always reported some areas,” said Nakosana Dolopi, Deputy General Secretary of Sadtu.
“We have highlighted the impact of assignment, congested classes, any or dilapidated infrastructure, austerities measures or budget cuts, which are not being filled, with unnecessary administrative functions assigned to teachers, with low salaries, earned, labor in working conditions,” he said.
Pupil discipline and safety concerns for teachers – with very little or no participation of parents – “a recipe for disaster”. This madness on matriculation passes the percentage for political point-scoring, which leads to long work, sometimes on Saturdays and Sundays, should end, ”said Dolopi.
Teachers were not given priority ‘
Clinical psychologist Keitumetse Mashego, called the study “really sad reflection of our society and education system in public and private schools”.
Teachers are not competing, due to rough burning and this is a risk for them and a crisis for education and future generations.
“They play an important role in society, yet they are not given priority. Burnout is weak and other mental health disorders can give rise – depression, anxiety or drug consumption.
“In serious examples, the victims often want to leave their profession due to the severity of their experience,” he said. The passion that has been brought to the profession has disappeared, “he said.
“Those who burnouts are often described as ‘nothing left to give my work’, with its large component, there is emotional exhaustion.
Mental health intervention
“According to Maslach Burnout Inventory, other components are condemned to work, troops or counter -protests, where students are seen as objects, as well as professional efficacy is low, so that teachers will not see their success or value.”
Mashago said, “Demands on teachers were beyond their abilities as humans and it has increased”.
“There is a need to have immediate significant personal mental health intervention for teachers.”
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