Experts urge holistic measures, warn teacher workload threatens mental health and classroom quality
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 — The issue of teacher workload needs to be addressed holistically and continuously through st...
The issue of teacher workload in Malaysia is a pressing concern that requires a holistic approach to address, according to experts. Dr Mohammad Faiz Ikhlas, a Senior Lecturer at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, highlights that teacher workload is a result of various factors such as filling out excessive data, unstable online data entry systems, student discipline issues, and assignment instructions outside of working hours.
The pressure to meet school performance targets often forces teachers to sacrifice their breaks, leading to emotional stress, fear, fatigue, and burnout. These factors directly impact the quality of teaching and personal lives of educators.
Anuar Ahmad, deputy director of the Malaysian Inclusive Development and Advancement Institute at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, emphasizes the need for the Ministry of Education to clearly define the scope of teachers' duties based on position and grade. He suggests implementing measures to reduce teachers' workload in stages, such as reducing class sizes, increasing teacher staff, and providing more efficient support systems in schools.
Clarifying teachers' responsibilities is crucial for educators to focus on teaching, learning, and interacting with students, ultimately benefiting their well-being and the students' educational experience.
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