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Wellbeing Among Teachers in the UK
Teacher’s wellbeing at all levels of education, from early years to higher education has been a subject for discussion and debate. Internal and external pressures, long working hours and concerns about work-life balance have led to many leaving the profession and others questioning whether it is the right path for them. The following article discusses these points further, with the books providing insight and support into how to survive and thrive as a teacher.
Performance targets, increased workload, curriculum changes and other bureaucratic changes are eroding teachers’ professional identity and harming their mental health, a recent study in Educational Review finds.
Key titles on the topic from Routledge include:
The Teacher Gap
Making it as a Teacher
The Elephant in the Staffroom