Why we need to show students teaching is a first-choice career

By Emily MacLeod2023-12-14T06:34:00

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And you can help solve the teacher recruitment crisis from your classroom

It’s time to shift the narrative about science teaching so that secondary science students recognise its potential as a highly skilled profession, and a clear option for their future. Research suggests that, for many, teaching is a fallback position, particularly so when it comes to science. This article explores why that is and what we can do, individually and collectively, to raise the stakes.

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