Teachers' welfare
Education has been recognize as a core tool for the development and growth of any nation and it is worthy of note that no matter how good the curriculum of any educational institution is, if it is not being implemted and put to life by the teacher, then the curriculum remains domant.
Again, for these curriculum to be properly implemented those that are to implement it which are the teacher must be well motivated, meaning their welfare should be looked into. Teachers walfare is one aspect that has been overlooked to some extent especially in countries like Nigeria and this to a greater extent has affected the rate at which teachers deliver, especially in areas like mathematic.
Teachers’ welfare refers to the provision of adequate physical, psychological, social, professional, and economic support systems that enhance teachers’ wellbeing, job satisfaction, effectiveness, and overall performance in the educational system. The definition of teachers welfare as stated above goes beyond salary and other financial incentives. It talks about psychological , social support.
Therefore for teachers to deliver well on their duty , their welfare must be recognized and well taken care of and this in turn will have a positive effects on the academic achievement of students , especially in mathematics.
This is one aspect that has been overlooked in our education system and it is affecting the system. When this is attended to, we will notice a kind of improvement in the system.
I completely agree with what is stated in this post, and I find myself asking: what has actually been done in Nigeria to improve the integral welfare of teachers? What are the responses of those who hold in their hands the possibility of changing this state of affairs? It is crucial to argue the importance of this aspect, because it is not a minor issue but a decisive one for the future of education.
There is a thought that, in my reflections on teaching activity, has become a key premise. This thought, expressed in the distant 19th century by José Martí, today has extraordinary relevance: “He who wants a homeland must sow schools.” It is the duty of the citizens of a nation to demand responsibility from their leaders, because it is to be public servants that the people elect them. In this sense, it is necessary to put forward profound ideas and notions that must be taken into account when seeking that each country advances more each day in its development and in its capacity to be master of its own destiny.
Growth only comes with the responsibility of each citizen, and in this regard teachers are at the foundation, as they are the ones who form citizens with critical thinking.
You are right sir and i totally agree with your submission.
Our policy makers need to step up the game and we we citizens and teachers must also ro our best.