Teachers Under Pressure [Paperback]

The authors of this book spoke to teachers, parents and students in the UK, Asia, America and Australia and had some shocking responses to their questions. By looking at highly topical issues within teaching, such as teacher stress and teacher workload, they uncover an often bleak picture where individuals are frequently stretched to breaking point as they endeavour to 'make a difference'.

Issues examined include:

the frustrations facing those trying to make inclusive education work in practice

the effects of constantly changing policies on the staff required to implement them

the loss of status the teaching profession has experienced

why so many are choosing to leave the job

what happens to those who stay and fight

This fascinating read will be of interest to anyone involved in teaching, school leadership and educational policy.This groundbreaking book is the first to provide detailed descriptions of life in school following the government's attempt to reform working conditions and to show that the reform is only partially successful. It raises profound issues about the future of the teaching profession - a controversial and essential read for all teachers.'Galton and MacBeath provide a useful analysis of the 'remodelling reforms' that introduced two changes in the UK' - TeacherDid not work with course learning outcome goals.Introduction
Teaching Is Not What It Used To Be
Balancing The Workload Equation: A Continuing Story
A Life In Teaching: The Primary Teachers Experience?
Remodelling The Primary Teaching Workforce
A Life In Secondary Teaching
The Inclusion Enigma: The Policy Context
The IncluslӚ