#Germany
Diversity is R Strength ???
A System on the Verge of Collapse.
Smartphones, COVID-19 caused dramatic change
"Torsten Müller said the situation has changed dramatically over the past few years, and blamed smartphones and social media use for the increase in stress, exhaustion, self-doubt and listlessness.
"This has changed communication," he said. "Young people talk more about each other than to each other, and misunderstandings arise. And then we are still dealing with the after-effects of the coronavirus pandemic, which brought a significant increase in mental illness."
The months-long closure of schools is sometimes considered the biggest mistake made during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. German pupils had to stay at home for more than 180 days, far longer than in many European countries.
That has caused growing frustration among teachers, who are increasingly finding themselves mediating conflicts instead of teaching. One in three teachers often feels emotionally exhausted, and 27% said they have thought about quitting. They all said their biggest challenge is students' behavior.
President of the German Teachers' Association, has called for even more. "We need lots of people who can teach German," he said. "In addition to psychologists, administrative assistants and youth workers. But we can no longer recruit so easily. The need is getting greater and greater, but the workforce is shrinking. The whole system can no longer function li
Diversity is R Strength ???
A System on the Verge of Collapse.
Smartphones, COVID-19 caused dramatic change
"Torsten Müller said the situation has changed dramatically over the past few years, and blamed smartphones and social media use for the increase in stress, exhaustion, self-doubt and listlessness.
"This has changed communication," he said. "Young people talk more about each other than to each other, and misunderstandings arise. And then we are still dealing with the after-effects of the coronavirus pandemic, which brought a significant increase in mental illness."
The months-long closure of schools is sometimes considered the biggest mistake made during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. German pupils had to stay at home for more than 180 days, far longer than in many European countries.
That has caused growing frustration among teachers, who are increasingly finding themselves mediating conflicts instead of teaching. One in three teachers often feels emotionally exhausted, and 27% said they have thought about quitting. They all said their biggest challenge is students' behavior.
President of the German Teachers' Association, has called for even more. "We need lots of people who can teach German," he said. "In addition to psychologists, administrative assistants and youth workers. But we can no longer recruit so easily. The need is getting greater and greater, but the workforce is shrinking. The whole system can no longer function li
German schools see rise in violence – DW – 05/04/2024
Frustrated students and teachers are forced to put up with dilapidated buildings and increasing violence in schools, putting a strain on Germany's education system.
https://www.dw.com/en/german-schools-see-rise-in-violence/a-68991801
12 days ago
