Many aspiring teachers feel overwhelmed - Trainee Teachers in Hesse Face Extreme Stress, High Dropout Rates
A survey by the Education and Science Workers’ Union (GEW) reveals concerning findings about trainee teachers in Hesse. Despite three-quarters feeling well-supported by their mentors, many face extreme stress and consider leaving the profession. The survey found that 90% of trainee teachers in Hesse feel physically and emotionally exhausted. The extreme strain comes primarily from substitute teaching hours and the practical demands of the preparatory service. Nearly half work up to 50 hours a week, while nearly a third work up to 60 hours a week. This intense workload has led to one in five trainee teachers considering quitting the program, and one in two having doubts about pursuing teaching as a profession. The high dropout rate, currently at 50%, reflects these challenges. Half of trainee teachers feel overwhelmed by the preparatory service, with around 20,000 people in Hesse currently studying to become teachers, and nearly 3,600 in the preparatory service. The state government plans to shorten the preparatory service to 18 months while keeping the same number of training hours, which mentors warn will increase stress for both mentors and trainees. The union's findings highlight the urgent need for better support and workload management to prevent further burnout and attrition among trainee teachers in Hesse.
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