EDUCATION SPECIAL REPORT: Unhappy teachers can only deliver unhappy results, contends TTU

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Union says neglected tutors who are overworked and grossly underpaid should not be expected to perform miracles

Demotivated teachers will seriously affect the provision of quality education to all children, including those from rural areas. In emphasising the need to take seriously the motivation of teachers, a foremost authority argues that: “Classrooms can be built, additional teaching and learning resources can be provided, students can be taken to their classrooms, school committees and communities can become actively involved in the teaching and learning process, inspectors and local education officials can offer adequate levels of support, and sufficient numbers of teachers can be employed to create learning enabling environment. Further efforts can be made to ensure that teachers are well-educated, highly trained professionals who are gender-sensitive, advocates of child-friendly approaches and are able to work with large classes. However, none of these actions will ensure that teachers perform their duties. Hence, teacher motivation becomes a critical factor.”

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