Majella Dempsey, Associate Professor at Maynooth University Department of Education commented;
Dr. Jolanta Burke, Chartered Psychologist, Assistant Professor at Maynooth University Department of Education stated,
“This report gives a snapshot into the work of teachers during the pandemic demonstrating their professionalism in adapting to new ways of teaching. It confirms the need for social contact in teaching and learning. Teachers were happy to be back teaching in September, and talked about how happy their students were also, however, they had on-going concerns for their safety, about meeting curriculum requirements and about exam classes.”
“Despite higher levels of stress and lower levels of wellbeing, our teachers keep going for the sake of our children. Their tenacity in overcoming the myriad of obstacles they face, along with the high levels of resilience they display is exemplary. I would love to see the Department of Education, schools, and the management organisations take more action to focus on teachers’ personal wellbeing. After all, they need to put on their masks first before they can assist others.”
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