I've made it through another term at the coalface, and I'm so, so tired. I have a heap of marking that I should have done but haven't, as always. I just think, fundamentally, in teaching - we need more prep time and less contact time. 10% is not enough. I feel that statement needs those obnoxious clapping hands, but I'll resist. What is it in other countries...? #Education#Teaching#Teachers#UKSchools#SecondarySchools#edutooter@edutooters
@hlseward@edutooters 100%. Same. I had a big wobble this term - I’m 47, an ECT, and I don’t know if I can do this for another 20 years! Hope you get the needed rest for your body and mind these next 2 weeks. Sending love and appreciation for all that you do.
In Finland upper secondary school this depends on your subject. Finnish language teachers have 16 hours per week teaching while I have 20 as a math/chemistry teacher. Prep and assesment time is not accounted for. It takes what it takes and it's our job as professionals to keep it at sane levels.
Our pay is solely defined by the number of contact hours we teach. The above numbers corresponding to full time job & full salary in both subjects. Rarely less, often much more.
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