Survey: Head teachers give school policy in the state a grade of 4.7
School policy in Rhineland-Palatinate does not get good marks from school principals in the state. According to a survey published on Friday by the opinion research institute Forsa on behalf of the Verband Bildung und Erziehung (VBE), school policy is given an average grade of 4.7. This corresponds to the value of the previous year. Forsa surveyed a total of 1310 school principals nationwide, including 105 in Rhineland-Palatinate.
According to the survey, the shortage of teachers continued to be the biggest problem at schools in Rhineland-Palatinate. Other major problems mentioned were inclusion and integration as well as the high workload and general lack of time. Problems with school buildings or premises and bureaucracy were also a noticeable burden for the respondents.
Only 41% of the school principals surveyed in Rhineland-Palatinate stated that they were always or often able to fulfill their professional duties to their own satisfaction. 58 percent of those surveyed stated that they only occasionally or never succeed in doing so. The vast majority of principals (75 percent) stated that they felt strongly supported by their teaching staff. Accordingly, every second principal felt supported by the pupils.
According to the survey, 71 percent of head teachers in Rhineland-Palatinate enjoy their job overall. However, the job satisfaction of head teachers in Rhineland-Palatinate is clearly below the national average of 83 percent. Only around one in three principals in Rhineland-Palatinate (35%) would currently recommend the profession of principal to others.
Despite the challenges with teacher shortages, inclusion, and high workload, many principals still prioritize education in their schools. Improving school policies to better address these issues could potentially enhance the overall education experience in Rhineland-Palatinate's schools.
Source: www.dpa.com
