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Germany achieved a historically poor result in the international PISA study.
PISA boss Andreas Schleicher particularly criticizes teachers.
Munich – After the Pisa debacle, the shock is deep.
Whether reading, mathematics or science – students in Germany are worse than ever in all areas.
What's next for the German school system?
Pisa boss Andreas Schleicher is now settling accounts with the teachers.
After the Pisa debacle: OECD education director criticizes teachers in Germany
However, the poor performance does not come as a surprise to the OECD education director.
This is a “trend that has been emerging for decades,” he said in an interview with the Stuttgarter Zeitung.
Among other things, he blames teachers: “Germany has not yet arrived in the 21st century when it comes to the teaching profession.
Too many teachers see themselves primarily as recipients of orders who have to statically work through a curriculum in the classroom.”
Place |
Country (points) |
|---|---|
1. |
Japan (536) |
2. |
Korea (527) |
3. |
Estonia (510) |
4. |
Switzerland (508) |
5. |
Canada (497) |
... |
|
21. |
Germany (475) |
Schleicher has little understanding for teachers “who only insist that they are overloaded”.
And further: “Teachers cannot simply retreat to the fact that they have a lot to do – and that they therefore cannot meet with colleagues to develop better teaching concepts.” The PISA boss takes a sharp stance against the teachers: “ Such an attitude would not be accepted in any other job.”
“Don’t look up”: Pisa boss appeals to teachers
It is not unusual for teachers to often “burn out” in their careers.
More than 30 percent of all employees in the education sector suffer from psychological problems, the Oberberg Clinics reported on their website.
When burnout occurs, self-perception of one's own resources and demands is crucial.
Germany is doing worse than ever in the international PISA study.
The OECD education director is now appealing to teachers.
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In addition to lessons and interactions with students, the plan also includes lesson preparation, exam corrections and extracurricular events.
For trainees, theoretical training is also added.
Anyone who seeks therapy for psychological problems as a career starter may have to wait a long time for the civil service they want to achieve.
Teachers around Munich are also under a lot of strain.
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In an interview with the Stuttgarter Zeitung
, Schleicher therefore calls
for teachers' working hours to be organized differently and for them to be freed from administrative tasks.
“Don’t look up, but instead look directly at the colleague next to you in the staff room.
Teachers can work together to make a lot of positive changes in schools.
There is no need for a decree from the Ministry of Culture for this,” appealed the education researcher.
PISA boss settles accounts with teachers: Parents' councils criticized the lack of will on the part of education politicians
There seem to be many reasons for the Pisa debacle.
It will therefore be important to distribute funds differently in the future.
Primary schools in particular have a high demand.
The funds would be needed “where the challenges posed by students from poor families and with a migrant background are particularly great.” That’s why parents also have to help.
According to Schleicher, the educational success of children is still “too closely linked to their social background.”
Parents' councils in Lower Saxony, on the other hand, criticize the lack of will on the part of education politicians.
Apparently the motto “continue as before” applies, it was said.
“This is unbearable for students and parents, incomprehensible and extremely socially questionable.” The Association of Parents’ Councils of Lower Saxony High Schools (VdEG) is therefore calling for more efforts in educational policy, such as the promotion of career changers in teaching as well as commitment to the tripartite school system and the performance principle.
Getting started is usually more difficult, especially for immigrant teachers.
(kas/dpa
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