Classroom jungle: Aussie teacher exodus a concern, says OECD
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- 12 Apr 2023
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Australian classrooms are among the least disciplined and the nation’s teachers feel the least prepared to tackle poor student behaviour, according to an international education report.
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s education policy outlook has revealed Australia’s learning environments are “less favourable in terms of disciplinary climate, intimidation or bullying”.
Fewer Australian teachers reported feeling prepared or capable of managing disruptive classroom behaviour than their counterparts across the OECD, which has 38 member countries.
Australian teachers also worked higher-than-average net teaching hours and had slightly less competitive salaries compared to other similarly educated professions, except for school principals.
The OECD report cited high levels of attrition as an area of concern for the Australian education system, saying a “strong” supply of highly qualified and engaged teachers was needed.
“National evidence has projected a deficit of 4100 secondary school teachers needed by 2025,” the OEDC said. Read More..
