The teaching profession

Abstract

Teachers are mentioned quite often in local media and are sometimes under attack or criticised as failing to serve the changing needs of society, or of benefitting from too many holidays throughout the year. There is also a widespread perception that teachers have free time on their hands, as can be evidenced from a number of part-time employment opportunities targeting teachers specifically. Teachers themselves, in Malta, are very vocal about the ‘low value’ they are being attributed in society, as can be evidenced in the frequent discussions that arise on social media platforms and in the media.