Secondary teachers call for maximum of 20 class contact hours per week
Briefly

During the Teachers' Union of Ireland (TUI) annual conference, delegates emphasized the issue of "work intensification" affecting teachers. They described a work environment that erodes their morale and infringes on family time, with concerns that upcoming exam reforms will exacerbate the situation. The conference unanimously passed a motion proposing limits on teaching hours and class sizes to help alleviate pressure. TUI leaders underscored that unsustainable workloads are leading to burnout, with teachers feeling pushed out of their profession amid excessive administrative demands.
Delegates at the Teachers' Union of Ireland annual conference address the pressing issue of teachers' workloads, calling for reforms to combat work intensification and address health concerns.
Teachers are voicing concerns over their increasing workload, with the TUI calling for a maximum of 20 hours in class per week to improve teacher morale.
Read at Irish Independent
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