Demands of Qualifications in Education Sector
The demand for qualifications in education varies depending on several factors such as location due to country's hiring laws , level of education, subject area, and specific roles within the education sector.
Pursuing further education can be personally fulfilling and intellectually stimulating. It provides an opportunity for self-improvement, personal growth, and the pursuit of lifelong learning goals for the next career journey. Upgrading qualifications can be beneficial for several reasons:
1. Legal Requirements: In many countries apart from China, including the United States, United Kingdom, and others, there are legal requirements for teachers to hold specific qualifications, such as a bachelor's degree in education, teaching credential, or Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
These qualifications are necessary for obtaining teaching positions in schools and meeting regulatory standards for educators.
2. Quality Assurance: Educational institutions often seek teachers and administrators who hold recognized qualifications as a means of ensuring quality in instruction and leadership.
Qualifications such as teaching licenses, certifications, or advanced degrees signal that individuals have undergone formal training, possess relevant knowledge and skills, and adhere to professional standards.
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3. Continuing Professional Development: Education is a dynamic field that continuously evolves in response to changes in curriculum standards, teaching practices, technology integration, and student demographics. As such, there is a demand for ongoing professional development and lifelong learning opportunities to help educators stay current, improve their skills, and adapt to emerging trends and best practices.
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Why are teachers quitting?
According to recent data from the Labor Department, the rate at which teachers are quitting their jobs is at a record high overall due to several factors:
Low compensation and Benefits:
Teachers often cite low salaries and inadequate benefits as reasons for leaving the profession. When teachers feel financially undervalued, it can lead to decreased morale, job dissatisfaction, and increased stress.
Unreasonable Workloads and Administrative duties:
Teachers are faced with increasingly heavy workloads and administrative demands, including paperwork, grading, lesson planning, and meetings. When teachers feel overwhelmed by these responsibilities, it can lead to burnout.
Lack of Support and Resources:
Teachers often report feeling unsupported and under-resourced in their schools and districts. This can include inadequate professional development opportunities for further career growth, limited access to instructional materials and technology, a lack of support staff and resources for addressing student ever-changing needs.
At Tuopu International, our focus is on providing teacher training and development to meet UK standards and for UK recognised qualifications.
QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) is awarded by UK Teaching Regulation Agency. QTS (teacher license) is awarded by UK Teaching Regulation Agency. The Portfolio of Evidence is evaluated by the University of Sunderland within 3 months of application.
NPQs (National Professional Qualifications) with weekly support from Expert NPQ Facilitators on the ground in China. Courses are delivered by LLSE as a DfE Licensed Lead Provider, and Tuopu as the International Delivery Provider in China.Programme in China includes opportunity for visit to Dubai (UAE) and UK for shadowing and case studies.
Comprehensive Pathways
- Headship (NPQH) -popular in China
- Senior Leadership (NPQSL)
- Leading Teaching (NPQLT) - popular in China
- Leading Teacher Development (NPQLTD)
- Leading Behaviour & Culture (NPQLBC)
- NPQ Leading Literacy and Leading Primary Maths -Coming in October
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