Nearly half of teachers, including 58% of high school teachers, report that students’ lack of interest in learning is a major problem in the classroom, according to a new national survey by the Pew Research Center, as reported in Education Slice.
The survey also found that 72% of high school teachers and a third of middle school teachers believe that students being distracted by cellphones is a major issue.
Teachers also face difficulties in enforcing cellphone policies and lack of support from parents, according to the survey.
Various topics, including teachers’ job satisfaction, workload, and challenges in the classroom were covered by Pew Research.
Teachers from high-poverty schools were more likely to hold negative views about students’ academic performance and behavior.
Plus, the survey revealed teachers are less satisfied with their jobs compared to other workers — with many citing stress, overwhelming workload, and low morale.
Another finding: Most teachers believe the overall state of public K-12 education has worsened in the past five years. Survey results aim to spark discussion about the challenges faced by teachers in the classroom.
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