Teachers’ professional lives and careers : research study report

Abstract

This report provides a detailed outline of a research study carried out locally between February and July 2017 to investigate the professional lives and career paths of educators in Malta. In particular, this study focuses on teachers and their views in a time where the teaching profession appears undermined and weakened. The study was also carried out during a period of new agreement negotiations between the Government and the Malta Union of Teachers (MUT). Our main aim in producing this document is to disseminate the findings of this research and enlighten educators and policymakers, but also the general public, of the challenges, concerns and dissatisfaction voiced by educators. Attention is also being given to continuing development professional opportunities and initiatives undertaken by educators. Excerpts shown throughout the report are taken from the open-ended responses of the participants.